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Original instant grits
Original instant grits provides 321 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 Cereals and their products category and comes in a 12 oz pack. Contains: 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 | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.8 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g | 21 g | 8% | 69.5 +8% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 17.7 −100% | |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.7 −54% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 10.3 −31% |
| Salt | 2.6 g | 0.7 g | 0.8 +230% |
*% 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 from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cereals and their products
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Degerminated white corn grits, salt, less than 2% of: calcium carbonate, ferric phosphate, soy lecithin, bha (as a preservative), niacin*, riboflavin*, thiamin mononitrate*, folic acid*.
- Allergens
- Soybeans
Additives 3
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
- 0038259129173
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original instant grits?
Original instant grits contains 321 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (1 packet (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Original instant grits?
Original instant grits has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original instant 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.
What allergens does Original instant grits contain?
According to the label data it contains: Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 18, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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