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Nutritional Profile of Quaker Instant Grits (Cereals, Butter Flavor, Dry)
We got 27 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Quaker Instant Grits (Cereals, Butter Flavor, Dry).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Iron, Fe (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for 10 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Fatty Acids, total trans (Fatty Acids)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
- Thiamin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Breakfast Cereals) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for two nutrients.
These are
- Fatty Acids, total trans (Fatty Acids)
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for three additional nutrients:
- Ash (Other)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Quaker Instant Grits (Cereals, Butter Flavor, Dry)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Quaker Instant Grits (Cereals, Butter Flavor, Dry)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Quaker Instant Grits (Cereals, Butter Flavor, Dry)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Quaker Instant Grits (Cereals, Butter Flavor, Dry)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Quaker Instant Grits (Cereals, Butter Flavor, Dry)
In food category: Breakfast Cereals
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 74.8 g | 21.2 g | 136 | 227 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.7 g | 1.3 g | 94 | 201 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 880 mg | 249.5 mg | 263 | 1588 |
| Fatty Acids (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 940 mg | 266.5 mg | 128 | 1978 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 490 mg | 138.9 mg | 183 | 2025 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 2.6 g | 731.4 mg | 18 | 1306 |
| Fatty Acids, total trans | 1.3 g | 374.2 mg | 1 | 102 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 5.6 g | 1.6 g | 57 | 1184 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 2.3 g | 92 | 810 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, total | 171 µg | 48.5 µg | 99 | 213 |
| Niacin | 8.5 mg | 2.4 mg | 113 | 293 |
| Riboflavin | 690 µg | 195.6 µg | 99 | 223 |
| Thiamin | 800 µg | 226.8 µg | 76 | 170 |
| Vitamin B6 | 130 µg | 36.9 µg | 170 | 851 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 190 µg | 53.9 µg | 147 | 624 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 672 IU | 190.5 IU | 55 | 494 |
| Minerals (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 413 mg | 117.1 mg | 18 | 179 |
| Iron, Fe | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 35 | 60 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 112 | 324 |
| Phosphorus, P | 115 mg | 32.6 mg | 161 | 549 |
| Potassium, K | 121 mg | 34.3 mg | 195 | 777 |
| Sodium, Na | 1.2 g | 340.2 mg | 5 | 158 |
| Zinc, Zn | 660 µg | 187.1 µg | 177 | 853 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 6.6 g | 1.9 g | 168 | 2336 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 16 | 207 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 369 kcal | 104.6 kcal | 50 | 319 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,540 kj | 436.6 kj | 27 | 152 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Quaker Instant Grits (Cereals, Butter Flavor, Dry)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Packet (1 NLEA Serving) | 28.0 g | 1.0 oz |
19 Similar Breakfast Cereals
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Similar Breakfast Cereals 1 - 19
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| Instant Grits | No of Nutrients |
(Corn Or Hominy, Made With Fat) | 49 |
(Corn Or Hominy, Made Without Fat) | 35 |
(Corn Or Hominy, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 49 |
(Flavored, Corn Or Hominy, Made With Fat) | 49 |
(Flavored, Corn Or Hominy, Made Without Fat) | 46 |
(Flavored, Corn Or Hominy, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 46 |
(Made With Milk, Corn Or Hominy, Made With Fat) | 53 |
(Made With Milk, Corn Or Hominy, Made Without Fat) | 53 |
(Made With Milk, Corn Or Hominy, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 53 |
(With Cheese, Corn Or Hominy, Made With Fat) | 53 |
(With Cheese, Corn Or Hominy, Made Without Fat) | 53 |
(With Cheese, Corn Or Hominy, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 53 |
(Made With Non-Dairy Milk, Made With Fat) | 52 |
(Made With Non-Dairy Milk, Made Without Fat) | 50 |
(Made With Non-Dairy Milk, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 52 |
(Cereals, Country Bacon Flavor, Dry) | 25 |
(Cereals, Ham 'n' Cheese Flavor, Dry) | 30 |
(Cereals, Redeye Gravy & Country Ham Flavor, Dry) | 27 |
| Instant Grits Product With American Cheese Flavor | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals, Dry) | 30 |
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