Cooked Cheese Grits
Cooked cheese grits provide a good source of protein and calcium, essential for muscle and bone health. They are rich in total fats, offering both flavor and energy, with a notable amount of saturated fats. This dish also supplies important minerals like phosphorus and zinc that support various bodily functions. Dietary fiber content helps digestion, while vitamins A and B12 contribute to overall wellness.
Macro Impact
A Serving (175 g) of Cooked Cheese Grits contains 481 calories, 19.3 g of protein, 14.5 g of carbohydrates, and 38.5 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 481 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace85 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace122 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort63 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort46 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace61 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)44 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (175 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates14.5 / 313 g(5%)
- Dietary Fiber2.6 / 38 g(7%)
- Soluble Fiber0.88 g
- Insoluble Fiber1.8 g
- Total Sugars0.88 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates11 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat38.5 / 83 g(46%)
- Saturated Fat21 / 25 g(84%)
- Trans Fat1.8 g
- Monounsaturated Fat12.3 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat3.5 g
- Cholesterol490 / 300 mg(163%)
- Omega-30.09 g
- Omega-63.4 g
- Omega-912.3 g
- Oleic Acid11.4 g
- Capric Acid0.18 g
- Erucic Acid0.35 g
- Lauric Acid0.88 g
- Stearic Acid5.3 g
- Caprylic Acid0.18 g
- Linoleic Acid3 g
- Myristic Acid2.6 g
- Palmitic Acid12.3 g
- Linolenic Acid0 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0.53 g
- Arachidonic Acid0.09 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.09 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0.18 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0.18 g
Protein
- Protein19.3 / 56 g(34%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine1.7 g
- Serine1.1 g
- Valine1.2 g
- Alanine1.1 g
- Cystine0.14 g
- Cysteine0.26 g
- Proline1.3 g
- Taurine0 mg
- Arginine0.81 g
- Histidine0.53 g
- Threonine0.67 g
- Isoleucine0.93 g
- Methionine0.53 g
- Tryptophan0.26 g
- Glutamic Acid2.7 g
- Aspartic Acid1.6 g
- Phenylalanine0.93 g
- Glycine0.67 g
- Leucine1.6 g
- Tyrosine1.2 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A262.5 / 900 ug(29%)
- Vitamin C0 / 90 mg(0%)
- Vitamin D0.35 / 15 ug(2%)
- Vitamin E0.53 / 15 mg(4%)
- Vitamin K3.5 / 120 ug(3%)
- Vitamin B60.18 / 1.3 mg(13%)
- Vitamin B121.4 / 2.4 ug(58%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.18 / 1.2 mg(15%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.53 / 1.3 mg(40%)
- Niacin (B3)0.88 / 16 mg(5%)
- Folate43.8 / 400 ug(11%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.88 / 5 mg(18%)
- Biotin5.3 / 30 ug(18%)
- Choline52.5 / 550 mg(10%)
Minerals
- Calcium402.5 / 1,000 mg(40%)
- Iron1.8 / 8 mg(22%)
- Magnesium35 / 420 mg(8%)
- Phosphorus350 / 700 mg(50%)
- Potassium350 / 3,400 mg(10%)
- Sodium525 / 2,300 mg(23%)
- Zinc2.6 / 11 mg(24%)
- Copper0.18 / 0.9 mg(19%)
- Manganese0.35 / 2.3 mg(15%)
- Selenium26.3 / 55 ug(48%)
- Iodine35 / 150 ug(23%)
- Chromium3.5 / 35 ug(10%)
- Molybdenum17.5 / 45 ug(39%)
- Chloride0 / 2,300 mg(0%)
Other
- Water96.3 / 3,700 g(3%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g

