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Instant grits cheese
Instant grits cheese provides 321 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 80% 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 and comes in a 12 oz pack. Contains: milk, soybeans.
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 | 321 kcal | 90 kcal | 389 −17% | |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 1 g | 1% | 7.8 −54% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 71.4 g | 20 g | 7% | 69.5 |
| Total sugars | 3.6 g | 1 g | 17.7 −80% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 3.6 g | 1 g | 2% | 9.3 −61% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.7 −54% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 10.3 −31% |
| Salt | 3.9 g | 1.1 g | 0.8 +401% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8317 Cereals and their products products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
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Ingredients
White corn grits, dehydrated cheese powder (cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], whey, sunflower oil, whey protein concentrate, lactose, maltodextrin, blue cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], sodium phosphate, contains less than 2% of: citric acid, lactic acid, yellow 5, yellow 6), salt, maltodextrin, calcium carbonate, vegetable oil (soybean oil and/or coconut oil and/or canola oil and/or sunflower oil), ferric phosphate, whey, sodium caseinate, soy lecithin, bha (as a preservative), niacinamide*, potassium phosphate, riboflavin*, thiamin mononitrate*, folic acid*.
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 12 oz
- Serving size
- 1 packet (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0038259129197
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Instant grits cheese?
Instant grits cheese contains 321 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (1 packet (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Instant grits cheese?
Instant grits cheese has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Instant grits cheese 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 cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Instant grits cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 21, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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