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Nutritional Profile of Quaker Instant Corn Grits (Cereals, Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Dry)
We got 55 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Quaker Instant Corn Grits (Cereals, Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Dry).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Iron, Fe (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for 13 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Ash (Other)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
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 sky-high (Top 10) for three nutrients.
These are
- Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
- Ash (Other)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Quaker Instant Corn Grits (Cereals, Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Dry)
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 Quaker Instant Corn Grits (Cereals, Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Dry)
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 Quaker Instant Corn Grits (Cereals, Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Dry)
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 Quaker Instant Corn Grits (Cereals, Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Dry)
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 Quaker Instant Corn Grits (Cereals, Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Dry)
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 Quaker Instant Corn Grits (Cereals, Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Dry)
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.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Quaker Instant Corn Grits (Cereals, Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Dry)
In food category: Breakfast Cereals
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 73 g | 20.7 g | 149 | 249 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.2 g | 1.2 g | 98 | 206 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 2.8 g | 782.4 mg | 233 | 1400 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 2.9 g | 816.5 mg | 30 | 1366 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.1 g | 297.7 mg | 111 | 1501 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 1.3 g | 377 mg | 67 | 1693 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 5.5 g | 1.5 g | 62 | 1202 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 22 | 408 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 53 | 503 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 25 mg | 7.1 mg | 27 | 333 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 48 | 391 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 69 | 684 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 161 mg | 45.6 mg | 50 | 989 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 726 mg | 205.8 mg | 62 | 1560 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 253 mg | 71.7 mg | 49 | 1438 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 2.7 g | 754.1 mg | 37 | 1368 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 150 mg | 42.5 mg | 1 | 833 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 981 mg | 278.1 mg | 125 | 1427 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 68 mg | 19.3 mg | 82 | 888 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 9 g | 2.5 g | 72 | 725 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 276 µg | 78.2 µg | 102 | 197 |
| Folate, food | 14 µg | 4 µg | 40 | 275 |
| Folate, total | 168 µg | 47.6 µg | 101 | 216 |
| Folic Acid | 154 µg | 43.7 µg | 95 | 134 |
| Niacin | 7.9 mg | 2.2 mg | 118 | 352 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 277 µg | 78.5 µg | 45 | 909 |
| Riboflavin | 670 µg | 189.9 µg | 101 | 230 |
| Thiamin | 740 µg | 209.8 µg | 86 | 201 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 76 | 678 |
| Vitamin B6 | 170 µg | 48.2 µg | 157 | 811 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 110 µg | 31.2 µg | 154 | 633 |
| beta-Carotene | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 62 | 1164 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 15 | 184 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 166 | 1031 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 47 | 920 |
| Retinol | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 169 | 478 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 16 IU | 4.5 IU | 85 | 1022 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 185 | 709 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 2 IU | 0.6 IU | 27 | 207 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 418 mg | 118.5 mg | 17 | 176 |
| Copper, Cu | 31 µg | 8.8 µg | 189 | 818 |
| Iron, Fe | 30.4 mg | 8.6 mg | 34 | 59 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 109 | 319 |
| Manganese, Mn | 136 µg | 38.6 µg | 73 | 894 |
| Phosphorus, P | 80 mg | 22.7 mg | 184 | 589 |
| Potassium, K | 132 mg | 37.4 mg | 190 | 766 |
| Selenium, Se | 16.6 µg | 4.7 µg | 70 | 525 |
| Sodium, Na | 1.6 g | 464.9 mg | 3 | 109 |
| Zinc, Zn | 420 µg | 119.1 µg | 198 | 884 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 567 µg | 13 | 379 |
| Choline | 14.5 mg | 4.1 mg | 104 | 1011 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 6.7 g | 1.9 g | 165 | 2329 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 5.9 g | 1.7 g | 7 | 149 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 363 kcal | 102.9 kcal | 56 | 325 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,520 kj | 430.9 kj | 29 | 154 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Quaker Instant Corn Grits (Cereals, Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Dry)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Packet (1 NLEA Serving) | 28.0 g | 1.0 oz |
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| Instant Corn Grits | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals, Plain, Dry) | 49 |
(Prepared, Without Salt, Cereals, Plain, Microwaved Or Boiling Water Added) | 60 |
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