Calories in 50g of Instant Grits
50g of instant grits (50 g) has 33 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 7.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 5% fat and 87% carbs. For comparison, 100g of instant grits has 65 calories. Burning 33 calories takes about 6 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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How many calories are in 50g of instant grits?
50g of instant grits weighs about 50 g and has 33 calories.
How much protein is in 50g of instant grits?
50g of instant grits has 0.7 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 50g of instant grits?
50g of instant grits has 7.4 g of carbohydrates, including 0.4 g of fiber and 0.1 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.