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Nutritional Profile of Yellow Corn Grits (With Salt, Regular, Quick, Enriched, Cooked With Water, Cereals)
We got 55 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Yellow Corn Grits (With Salt, Regular, Quick, Enriched, Cooked With Water, Cereals).
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 eight nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
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 well (Top 50) for 20 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks decently (Top 100) for four additional nutrients:
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Pantothenic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Yellow Corn Grits (With Salt, Regular, Quick, Enriched, Cooked With Water, Cereals)
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.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Yellow Corn Grits (With Salt, Regular, Quick, Enriched, Cooked With Water, Cereals)
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 Yellow Corn Grits (With Salt, Regular, Quick, Enriched, Cooked With Water, Cereals)
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 Yellow Corn Grits (With Salt, Regular, Quick, Enriched, Cooked With Water, Cereals)
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: Yellow Corn Grits (With Salt, Regular, Quick, Enriched, Cooked With Water, Cereals)
In food category: Breakfast Cereals
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 13.9 g | 3.9 g | 235 | 1396 |
| 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 | 62 mg | 17.6 mg | 265 | 2779 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 130 mg | 36.9 mg | 263 | 2385 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 60 mg | 17 mg | 239 | 2747 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 390 mg | 110.6 mg | 255 | 1714 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 55 mg | 15.6 mg | 263 | 2221 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 181 | 1686 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 62 mg | 17.6 mg | 283 | 2750 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 130 mg | 36.9 mg | 282 | 2264 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 107 mg | 30.3 mg | 31 | 855 |
| Arginine | 71 mg | 20.1 mg | 33 | 914 |
| Aspartic Acid | 99 mg | 28.1 mg | 33 | 952 |
| Cystine | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 35 | 470 |
| Glutamic Acid | 268 mg | 76 mg | 40 | 920 |
| Glycine | 59 mg | 16.7 mg | 34 | 944 |
| Histidine | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 30 | 964 |
| Isoleucine | 51 mg | 14.5 mg | 39 | 970 |
| Leucine | 175 mg | 49.6 mg | 30 | 862 |
| Lysine | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 32 | 953 |
| Methionine | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 32 | 920 |
| Phenylalanine | 70 mg | 19.8 mg | 38 | 972 |
| Proline | 125 mg | 35.4 mg | 36 | 945 |
| Serine | 68 mg | 19.3 mg | 40 | 1000 |
| Threonine | 54 mg | 15.3 mg | 29 | 958 |
| Tryptophan | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 34 | 455 |
| Tyrosine | 58 mg | 16.4 mg | 35 | 980 |
| Valine | 72 mg | 20.4 mg | 36 | 972 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 348.7 mg | 268 | 1496 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 37 µg | 10.5 µg | 143 | 418 |
| Folate, food | 13 µg | 3.7 µg | 41 | 276 |
| Folate, total | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 142 | 362 |
| Folic Acid | 14 µg | 4 µg | 126 | 251 |
| Niacin | 762 µg | 216 µg | 228 | 1790 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 41 µg | 11.6 µg | 73 | 1144 |
| Riboflavin | 58 µg | 16.4 µg | 208 | 753 |
| Thiamin | 103 µg | 29.2 µg | 201 | 781 |
| Vitamin B6 | 35 µg | 9.9 µg | 222 | 946 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 163 | 642 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 197 µg | 55.8 µg | 80 | 838 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 197 | 565 |
| Iron, Fe | 570 µg | 161.6 µg | 261 | 868 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 129 | 394 |
| Manganese, Mn | 37 µg | 10.5 µg | 78 | 993 |
| Phosphorus, P | 14 mg | 4 mg | 231 | 664 |
| Potassium, K | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 254 | 881 |
| Selenium, Se | 2.7 µg | 0.8 µg | 157 | 667 |
| Sodium, Na | 223 mg | 63.2 mg | 165 | 926 |
| Zinc, Zn | 140 µg | 39.7 µg | 217 | 915 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 2.4 mg | 680.4 µg | 174 | 1132 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 84.4 g | 23.9 g | 36 | 511 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 150 mg | 42.5 mg | 143 | 664 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 65 kcal | 18.4 kcal | 154 | 624 |
| KJ (Energy) | 273 kj | 77.4 kj | 53 | 899 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Yellow Corn Grits (With Salt, Regular, Quick, Enriched, Cooked With Water, Cereals)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 233.0 g | 8.2 oz |
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| Dry Yellow Corn Grits | No of Nutrients |
(Regular & Quick, Unenriched, Cereals) | 62 |
| Yellow Corn Grits | No of Nutrients |
(Without Salt, Regular & Quick, Enriched, Cooked With Water, Cereals) | 60 |
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