Calories in 1/2 Cup of Instant Grits
1/2 cup of instant grits (120 g) has 78 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.7 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 18 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 5% fat and 87% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of instant grits has 39 and 3/4 cup of instant grits has 117 calories. Burning 78 calories takes about 14 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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How many calories are in 1/2 cup of instant grits?
1/2 cup of instant grits weighs about 120 g and has 78 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of instant grits?
1/2 cup of instant grits has 1.7 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of instant grits?
1/2 cup of instant grits has 18 g of carbohydrates, including 1 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.