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Nutritional Profile of Grits (Made With Water, Regular Or Quick, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
We got 48 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Grits (Made With Water, Regular Or Quick, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 13 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Breakfast Cereals) shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Water (Water)
- Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Grits (Made With Water, Regular Or Quick, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Grits (Made With Water, Regular Or Quick, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Grits (Made With Water, Regular Or Quick, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Grits (Made With Water, Regular Or Quick, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Grits (Made With Water, Regular Or Quick, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Grits (Made With Water, Regular Or Quick, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
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Nutrient Profile: Grits (Made With Water, Regular Or Quick, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
In food category: Breakfast Cereals
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 12.2 g | 3.5 g | 257 | 1461 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 700 mg | 198.4 mg | 126 | 252 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 90 mg | 25.5 mg | 298 | 1667 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 513 mg | 145.4 mg | 183 | 2366 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 389 mg | 110.3 mg | 206 | 2126 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 802 mg | 227.4 mg | 126 | 2054 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.8 g | 516 mg | 198 | 1566 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 30 | 418 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 32 mg | 9.1 mg | 51 | 500 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 25 mg | 7.1 mg | 27 | 333 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 46 | 389 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 66 | 676 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 94 mg | 26.6 mg | 68 | 1056 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 376 mg | 106.6 mg | 167 | 1905 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 173 mg | 49 mg | 82 | 1518 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 498 mg | 141.2 mg | 190 | 2336 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 37 | 971 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 50 | 471 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 359 mg | 101.8 mg | 224 | 2035 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 117 | 927 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 337.4 mg | 271 | 1500 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 28 µg | 7.9 µg | 150 | 427 |
| Folate, food | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 50 | 285 |
| Folate, total | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 150 | 373 |
| Folic Acid | 14 µg | 4 µg | 126 | 251 |
| Niacin | 620 µg | 175.8 µg | 250 | 1924 |
| Riboflavin | 48 µg | 13.6 µg | 211 | 763 |
| Thiamin | 157 µg | 44.5 µg | 175 | 727 |
| Vitamin B6 | 56 µg | 15.9 µg | 205 | 925 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 210 µg | 59.5 µg | 145 | 622 |
| beta-Carotene | 7 µg | 2 µg | 57 | 1159 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 169 | 1034 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.9 µg | 0.3 µg | 43 | 916 |
| Retinol | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 167 | 466 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 178 | 698 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 194 | 559 |
| Copper, Cu | 14 µg | 4 µg | 201 | 835 |
| Iron, Fe | 450 µg | 127.6 µg | 267 | 881 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 7 mg | 2 mg | 127 | 389 |
| Phosphorus, P | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 228 | 660 |
| Potassium, K | 21 mg | 6 mg | 255 | 882 |
| Selenium, Se | 2.6 µg | 0.7 µg | 158 | 668 |
| Sodium, Na | 82 mg | 23.2 mg | 242 | 1067 |
| Zinc, Zn | 120 µg | 34 µg | 219 | 917 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 850.5 µg | 12 | 378 |
| Choline | 2.5 mg | 708.7 µg | 173 | 1131 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 84.4 g | 23.9 g | 36 | 511 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 71 kcal | 20.1 kcal | 150 | 618 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Grits (Made With Water, Regular Or Quick, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oz, Dry, Yields | 185.0 g | 6.5 oz |
| 1 Cup, Cooked | 240.0 g | 8.5 oz |
| 1 Cup, Dry, Yields | 965.0 g | 34.0 oz |
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| Dry White Corn Grits | No of Nutrients |
(Regular & Quick, Enriched, Cereals) | 68 |
| Dry Yellow Corn Grits | No of Nutrients |
(Regular & Quick, Unenriched, Cereals) | 62 |
| Grits | No of Nutrients |
(Corn Or Hominy, Made With Fat, Unspecified If Regular, Quick, Or Instant) | 48 |
(Corn Or Hominy, Made Without Fat, Unspecified If Regular, Quick, Or Instant) | 35 |
(Corn Or Hominy, Quick, Made With Fat) | 46 |
(Corn Or Hominy, Quick, Made Without Fat) | 35 |
(Corn Or Hominy, Quick, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 35 |
(Corn Or Hominy, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Regular, Quick, Or Instant) | 48 |
(Made With Milk, Corn Or Hominy, Made With Fat, Unspecified If Regular, Quick, Or Instant) | 51 |
(Made With Milk, Corn Or Hominy, Made Without Fat, Unspecified If Regular, Quick, Or Instant) | 51 |
(Made With Milk, Corn Or Hominy, Quick, Made With Fat) | 51 |
(Made With Milk, Corn Or Hominy, Quick, Made Without Fat) | 51 |
(Made With Milk, Corn Or Hominy, Quick, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 51 |
(Made With Milk, Corn Or Hominy, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Regular, Quick, Or Instant) | 51 |
(Regular, Corn Or Hominy, Made With Fat, Made With Milk) | 50 |
(Regular, Corn Or Hominy, Made With Fat) | 46 |
(Regular, Corn Or Hominy, Made With Milk, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 50 |
(Regular, Corn Or Hominy, Made Without Fat, Made With Milk) | 50 |
(Regular, Corn Or Hominy, Made Without Fat) | 35 |
(Regular, Corn Or Hominy, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 35 |
(With Cheese, Corn Or Hominy, Made With Fat, Unspecified If Regular, Quick, Or Instant) | 55 |
(With Cheese, Corn Or Hominy, Made Without Fat, Unspecified If Regular, Quick, Or Instant) | 55 |
(With Cheese, Corn Or Hominy, Quick, Made With Fat) | 56 |
(With Cheese, Corn Or Hominy, Quick, Made Without Fat) | 56 |
(With Cheese, Corn Or Hominy, Quick, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 56 |
(With Cheese, Corn Or Hominy, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Regular, Quick, Or Instant) | 55 |
(With Cheese, Regular, Corn Or Hominy, Made With Fat) | 56 |
(With Cheese, Regular, Corn Or Hominy, Made Without Fat) | 56 |
(With Cheese, Regular, Corn Or Hominy, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 56 |
(Made With Milk, Regular Or Quick, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 53 |
(Made With Water, Regular Or Quick, Made With Fat) | 48 |
(Regular Or Quick, Made With Milk, Made With Fat) | 53 |
(Regular Or Quick, Made With Milk, Made Without Fat) | 53 |
(Regular Or Quick, Made With Non-Dairy Milk, Made With Fat) | 52 |
(Regular Or Quick, Made With Non-Dairy Milk, Made Without Fat) | 50 |
(Regular Or Quick, Made With Non-Dairy Milk, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 52 |
(Regular Or Quick, Made With Water, Made Without Fat) | 35 |
| Instant Corn Grits | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals, Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Dry) | 55 |
(Cereals, Plain, Dry) | 49 |
(Prepared, Without Salt, Cereals, Plain, Microwaved Or Boiling Water Added) | 60 |
| Instant Grits | No of Nutrients |
(Corn Or Hominy, Made With Fat) | 49 |
(Corn Or Hominy, Made Without Fat) | 35 |
(Corn Or Hominy, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 49 |
(Flavored, Corn Or Hominy, Made With Fat) | 49 |
(Flavored, Corn Or Hominy, Made Without Fat) | 46 |
(Flavored, Corn Or Hominy, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 46 |
(Made With Milk, Corn Or Hominy, Made With Fat) | 53 |
(Made With Milk, Corn Or Hominy, Made Without Fat) | 53 |
(Made With Milk, Corn Or Hominy, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 53 |
(With Cheese, Corn Or Hominy, Made With Fat) | 53 |
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| Instant Grits | No of Nutrients |
(With Cheese, Corn Or Hominy, Made Without Fat) | 53 |
(With Cheese, Corn Or Hominy, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 53 |
(Made With Non-Dairy Milk, Made With Fat) | 52 |
(Made With Non-Dairy Milk, Made Without Fat) | 50 |
(Made With Non-Dairy Milk, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 52 |
(Cereals, Butter Flavor, Dry) | 27 |
(Cereals, Country Bacon Flavor, Dry) | 25 |
(Cereals, Ham 'n' Cheese Flavor, Dry) | 30 |
(Cereals, Redeye Gravy & Country Ham Flavor, Dry) | 27 |
| Instant Grits Product With American Cheese Flavor | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals, Dry) | 30 |
| White Corn Grits | No of Nutrients |
(With Salt, Regular & Quick, Enriched, Cooked With Water, Cereals) | 59 |
(Without Salt, Regular & Quick, Enriched, Cooked With Water, Cereals) | 61 |
| White Hominy Grits | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals, Quick, Dry) | 25 |
(Regular, Cereals, Dry) | 26 |
| Yellow Corn Grits | No of Nutrients |
(With Salt, Regular, Quick, Enriched, Cooked With Water, Cereals) | 55 |
(Without Salt, Regular & Quick, Enriched, Cooked With Water, Cereals) | 60 |
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