Calories in 300g of Instant Grits

300g of instant grits (300 g) has 195 calories. That is 10% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 4.1 g of protein, 1.2 g of fat and 45 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 5% fat and 87% carbs. For comparison, 250g of instant grits has 163 and 500g of instant grits has 325 calories. Burning 195 calories takes about 35 minutes of brisk walking or 16 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Instant Grits Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

195cal

in 300g of instant grits (300 g)

Protein4.1 g8% of calories

Fat1.2 g5% of calories

Carbs45 g87% of calories

10% 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
300g	300 g	195	4.1 g	1.2 g	45 g

Instant Grits vs similar foods

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

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Instant Grits65

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Instant Grits: common questions

How many calories are in 300g of instant grits?

300g of instant grits weighs about 300 g and has 195 calories.

How much protein is in 300g of instant grits?

300g of instant grits has 4.1 g of protein, which is 8% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 300g of instant grits?

300g of instant grits has 45 g of carbohydrates, including 2.4 g of fiber and 0.9 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.