Grits — Calories and Macros

Southern US ground corn porridge. Often with butter or cheese.

Low fatLow calorie densityRefined carbs
160cal

per 1 cup cooked (~240g)
8% of a 2,000 cal day

Protein

4g

Carbs

36g

Fat

0.5g

Fiber

2g

Sugar

0.3g

Per 100 grams

Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.

Calories

67

Protein

1.7g

Carbs

15g

Fat

0.2g

Fiber

0.8g

Sugar

0.1g

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Common questions

How many calories are in grits?

1 cup cooked (~240g) of grits has 160 calories, with 4g protein, 36g carbs, and 0.5g fat.

How much protein is in grits?

Grits has 4g of protein per 1 cup cooked (~240g). That is about 3g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.

Is grits good for weight loss?

Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Grits is relatively light for its portion, so it fits comfortably within most calorie targets.

Is grits healthy?

Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, grits is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.

Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.