Calories in 1 Cup of Instant Grits

1 cup of instant grits (240 g) has 156 calories. That is 8% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 3.3 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 36 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 5% fat and 87% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of instant grits has 117 and 1 1/2 cups of instant grits has 234 calories. Burning 156 calories takes about 28 minutes of brisk walking or 13 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Instant Grits Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

156cal

in 1 cup of instant grits (240 g)

Protein3.3 g8% of calories

Fat1 g5% of calories

Carbs36 g87% of calories

8% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Instant Grits calories by serving size

Common amounts of instant grits with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	33	0.7 g	0.2 g	7.4 g
100g	100 g	65	1.4 g	0.4 g	15 g
4 oz	113 g	74	1.6 g	0.5 g	17 g
1/2 cup	120 g	78	1.7 g	0.5 g	18 g
200g	200 g	130	2.8 g	0.8 g	30 g
1 cup	240 g	156	3.3 g	1 g	36 g

Instant Grits vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other grains, rice and pasta.

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Instant Grits: common questions

How many calories are in 1 cup of instant grits?

1 cup of instant grits weighs about 240 g and has 156 calories.

How much protein is in 1 cup of instant grits?

1 cup of instant grits has 3.3 g of protein, which is 7% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1 cup of instant grits?

1 cup of instant grits has 36 g of carbohydrates, including 1.9 g of fiber and 0.7 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.

More about instant grits

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.