Calories in 2 Cups of Instant Grits

2 cups of instant grits (480 g) has 312 calories. That is 16% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 6.6 g of protein, 1.9 g of fat and 71 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 5% fat and 87% carbs. For comparison, 1 1/2 cups of instant grits has 234 calories. Burning 312 calories takes about 56 minutes of brisk walking or 25 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Instant Grits Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

312cal

in 2 cups of instant grits (480 g)

Protein6.6 g8% of calories

Fat1.9 g5% of calories

Carbs71 g87% of calories

16% 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
2 cups	480 g	312	6.6 g	1.9 g	71 g

Instant Grits vs similar foods

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

Dry Yellow Corn Grits371

Dry White Corn Grits370

Cooked White Corn Grits71

Instant Grits65

Cooked Yellow Corn Grits65

Oatmeal64

Grits58

Instant Grits: common questions

How many calories are in 2 cups of instant grits?

2 cups of instant grits weighs about 480 g and has 312 calories.

How much protein is in 2 cups of instant grits?

2 cups of instant grits has 6.6 g of protein, which is 13% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 2 cups of instant grits?

2 cups of instant grits has 71 g of carbohydrates, including 3.8 g of fiber and 1.4 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.