Calories in 100g of Instant Grits
100g of instant grits (100 g) has 65 calories. That is 3% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.4 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 15 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 5% fat and 87% carbs. For comparison, 50g of instant grits has 33 and 150g of instant grits has 98 calories. Burning 65 calories takes about 12 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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How many calories are in 100g of instant grits?
100g of instant grits weighs about 100 g and has 65 calories.
How much protein is in 100g of instant grits?
100g of instant grits has 1.4 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 100g of instant grits?
100g of instant grits has 15 g of carbohydrates, including 0.8 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugars.
How much instant grits is 100 calories?
100 calories of instant grits is 154 g, about 3/4 cup of instant grits.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID No added fat: 2708370. Original description: Grits, instant, made with water, no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.