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Quaker Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared, Unsalted has 74 kcal per 100 g. Corn products vary widely in calorie density depending on processing. Weigh your portion for accuracy.

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How should I track Quaker Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared, Unsalted?

Quaker Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared, Unsalted is high in iron. The key to tracking Quaker Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared, Unsalted is knowing whether you are logging dry or cooked weight. Grains absorb 2–3 times their weight in water during cooking, so 80 g of dry rice becomes about 200 g cooked. Mixing up dry and cooked values can throw your calorie count off by 200–300%. A meta-analysis (Reynolds et al., Lancet 2019) linked higher whole grain intake to reduced mortality — but only accurate tracking captures the real intake. Weigh on a kitchen scale before cooking and use the matching nutrition values.

Macro Breakdown

Macro Split: 9% Protein, 85% Carbs, 6% FatCarbs85%
Protein9%1.6g
Carbs85%16.0g
Fat6%0.5g

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g. Percentages reflect Daily Value (DV).

Energy
  • Calories
    74kcal—
Macronutrients
  • Protein
    1.6g3%
  • Carbohydrates
    16.0g—
  • Fat
    0.5g—
  • Fiberathlete
    1.1g4%
  • Sugar
    0.1g—
  • Saturated Fat
    0.1g—
Minerals
  • Sodium
    227mg—
  • Calciumathlete
    64mg5%
  • Ironathlete
    7mg37%
Vitamins
  • Vitamin Dathlete
    0.0mcg0%

% Daily Value based on FDA 2,000 kcal reference diet. Strength trainees have different needs — see highlighted nutrients.

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Quaker Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared, Unsalted — values for 100g

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Primary macros

Calories
74
kcal
Protein
1.6
g
Carbs
16.0
g
Fat
0.5
g

More nutrients

Fiber
1.1g
Sugar
0.1g
Sat. Fat
0.1g
Sodium
227mg
Calcium
64mg
Iron
7mg
Potassium
27mg
Magnesium
6mg
Zinc
0mg
Vitamin D
0.0mcg
Nutrient highlights
High in Iron

Frequently Asked Questions

Quaker Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared, Unsalted is high in iron. The key to tracking Quaker Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared, Unsalted is knowing whether you are logging dry or cooked weight. Grains absorb 2–3 times their weight in water during cooking, so 80 g of dry rice becomes about 200 g cooked. Mixing up dry and cooked values can throw your calorie count off by 200–300%. A meta-analysis (Reynolds et al., Lancet 2019) linked higher whole grain intake to reduced mortality — but only accurate tracking captures the real intake. Weigh on a kitchen scale before cooking and use the matching nutrition values.

Quaker Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared, Unsalted contains 1.6g protein per 100g, which is lower in protein. A 100g serving provides 1.6g protein.

Notable nutrients in Quaker Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared, Unsalted include Iron. Per 100g: 1.6g protein, 16g carbs, and 0.5g fat.

Yes, Quaker Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared, Unsalted can support weight loss. At 74 kcal per 100g it is low in calorie density, allowing larger portions for fewer calories.

Quaker Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared, Unsalted is not ideal for a keto diet. At 14.9g net carbs per 100g, a single serving could easily exceed the daily 20-50g net carb limit.

Quaker Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared, Unsalted provides 74 kcal, 1.6g protein, 16g carbs, and 0.5g fat per 100g. Compare with other grains & cereals foods in our database to find the best option for your nutritional goals.

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Quaker Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared, Unsalted

Macros per 100g

74
Calories
Protein1.6g
Fat0.5g
Carbs16.0g
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