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Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 1.9 MG | 162% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.7 MG | 54% | |
| Niacin | 9.0 MG | 56% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 5% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Folate, total | 176 UG | 44% | |
| Choline, total | 14.4 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 378 MG | 29% | |
| Iron, Fe | 38.8 MG | 215% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28 MG | 7% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 72 MG | 6% | |
| Potassium, K | 135 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 1,121 MG | 49% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.4 MG | 4% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 9% | |
| Selenium, Se | 17.1 UG | 31% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (2.1g per 100g).
- Good source of dietary fiber (4.2g per 100g).
- Good source of Calcium, Ca (29% DV).
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (215% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (49% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (31% DV).
About Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry
Quaker's instant corn grits in dry form are finely milled and precooked so they reconstitute quickly with just hot water. The nutritional shape is similar to regular grits - starch-forward, low fat, modest fiber, minimal protein. The instant format trades some texture for speed; the result is softer and less defined than stone-ground grits. Convenient for quick breakfasts or as a side dish base when time is short.
Dietary Information
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry include Iron, Fe (215% DV) , Thiamin (162% DV) , Niacin (56% DV) , Riboflavin (54% DV) , and Sodium, Na (49% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 343 calories per 100 grams, Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry gets 9% of its calories from protein, 91% from carbohydrates, and 6% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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