Instant grits
Instant 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 E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cereals and their products category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 packet (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 100 kcal | 389 −8% | |
| Total fat | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 2% | 7.8 −31% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 1 g | 5% | 1.6 +122% |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g | 21 g | 8% | 69.5 +8% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 17.7 −100% | |
| Added sugars | 3.7 g | 1 g | 2% | 9.3 −60% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.7 −53% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 10.3 −31% |
| Salt | 4.2 g | 1.2 g | 0.8 +436% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8319 Cereals and their products products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cereals and their products
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Ingredients
Degerminated white corn grits, salt, coconut oil, corn syrup solids, palm oil, calcium carbonate, maltodextrin, natural flavor, modified food starch, whey, cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), yeast extract, annatto and turmeric (color), natural and artificial flavor, hydrolyzed corn gluten, monosodium glutamate, sodium phosphate, lactic acid, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, sodium caseinate, reduced iron, mono and diglycerides, potassium phosphate, tocopherols (preservative), niacinamide*, bht and citric acid (preservatives), riboflavin*, thiamin mononitrate*, folic acid*.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 packet (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0030000563489
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Recipe & label changes
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September 17, 2026
- Calories: — → 357
- Fat: — → 5.36
- Saturated fat: — → 3.57
- Sugars: — → 0
- Salt: — → 4.2
- Protein: — → 7.14
- Fiber: — → 3.6
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Instant grits?
Instant grits contains 357 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (1 packet (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Instant grits?
Instant grits has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Instant grits healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Instant grits vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Instant grits contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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