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Food Town, ORIGINAL INSTANT GRITS, ORIGINAL
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1 MG | 83% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.6 MG | 47% | |
| Niacin | 7.1 MG | 45% | |
| Folate, total | 86 UG | 22% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 464 MG | 36% | |
| Iron, Fe | 28.6 MG | 159% | |
| Potassium, K | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Sodium, Na | 1,036 MG | 45% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (0g per 100g).
- Good source of dietary fiber (3.6g per 100g).
- Good source of Calcium, Ca (36% DV).
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (159% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (45% DV).
- Rich source of Thiamin (83% of Daily Value per 100g).
About ORIGINAL INSTANT GRITS, ORIGINAL
Food Lion Original Instant Grits cook up quickly from degerminated white corn grits and are enriched with iron, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, and folic acid to compensate for nutrients lost in processing. The plain flavor makes them adaptable to both savory and sweet preparations. A modest source of iron and a Southern pantry staple, though the BHA preservative is something some consumers prefer to avoid.
Ingredients
DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN GRITS, SALT, LESS THAN 2% OF: CALCIUM CARBONATE (A SOURCE OF CALCIUM), FERRIC PHOSPHATE (A SOURCE OF IRON), SOY LECITHIN, BHA (AS A PRESERVATIVE), NIACIN, RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID.
Dietary Information
ORIGINAL INSTANT GRITS, ORIGINAL is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in ORIGINAL INSTANT GRITS, ORIGINAL include Iron, Fe (159% DV) , Thiamin (83% DV) , Riboflavin (47% DV) , Sodium, Na (45% DV) , and Niacin (45% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 321 calories per 100 grams, ORIGINAL INSTANT GRITS, ORIGINAL gets 9% of its calories from protein, 93% from carbohydrates, and 0% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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