Grits

by Quaker in Plant-based foods Barcode 0030000564912
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Grits by Quaker provides 357 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Plant-based foods category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
0 g · Low
Salt
2.8 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 357 kcal 325 +10%
Total fat 0 g 15.3 −100%
Saturated fat 0 g 3.3 −100%
Carbohydrates 78.6 g 35.2 +123%
Total sugars 0 g 10.3 −100%
Dietary fiber 3.6 g 6.2 −42%
Protein 7.1 g 10 −29%
Salt 2.8 g 1.3 +107%

Category average across 5600 Plant-based foods products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other plant-based foods

Calories higher 40%
Sugars lower 1%
Salt higher 9%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 54%
Fiber top 56%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

degerminated white corn grits, salt, calcium carbonate, reduced íron, niacinamide*, bht and citric acid (to preserve freshness), thiamin mononitrate*, riboflavin*, folic acid". 404-l02-28 *one of the b vitamins. 0% butter ingredients: degerminated white corn grits, salt, maltodextrin, sunflower oil, vegetable oil (palm kernel and palm oil), rice flour, calcium carbonate, whey, sodium caseinate, oat fiber, natural flavor, corn starch, mono and diglycerides, soy lecithin, hydrogenated palm oil, annatto (color), nonfat milk, reduced iron, turmeric (color), niacinamide*, bht and citric acid (to preserve freshness), thiamin mononitrate*, riboflavin*, beta carotene (color), folic acid. 379-l02-15 0% 8% 45% 0% 15% 10% 10% 20% cheddar cheese ingredients: degerminated white corn grits, salt, coconut oil, corn syrup solids, palm oil, calcium carbonate, natural and artificial flavor, maltodextrin, modified food starch, whey, cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), yeast extract, annatto and turmeric (color), hydrolyzed corn gluten, monosodium glutamate, sodium phosphate, lactic acid, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, sodium caseinate, reduced iron, mono and diglycerides, potassium phosphate, tocopherols (to preserve freshness), niacinamide*, bht and citric acid (to preserve freshness), riboflavin (nutrient and color)*, thiamin mononitrate*, folic acid. 396-l04-23 *one of the b vitamins. contains milk ingredients. country bacon ingredients: specially processed degerminated white corn grits, textured soy flour, salt, calcium carbonate, soybean oil, natural flavor, caramel color, reduced iron, niacinamide", bht and citric acid (preservatives), thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin", folic acid". 394-l04-27 one of the b vitamins. contains soy ingredients. smartlabel 0x10 e

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 13

Moderate overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

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United States
Barcode
0030000564912

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Grits?

Grits contains 357 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Grits?

Grits has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Grits healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Grits vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Grits contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 5, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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