Cooked Grits
Cooked grits are a light and low-fat food option, perfect for those seeking an energizing yet gentle meal. They provide a good amount of carbohydrates, an important energy source for the body. Grits also offer a modest supply of iron and folate, which support overall health. Additionally, their potassium content helps maintain the body's electrolyte balance.
Macro Impact
A Serving (257 g) of Cooked Grits contains 143 calories, 3.4 g of protein, 31.2 g of carbohydrates, and 0.46 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 143 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace25 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace36 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort19 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort14 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace18 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)13 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 (257 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates31.2 / 313 g(10%)
- Dietary Fiber0.72 / 38 g(2%)
- Soluble Fiber0.26 g
- Insoluble Fiber0.46 g
- Total Sugars1 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates29.5 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat0.46 / 83 g(1%)
- Saturated Fat0.13 / 25 g(1%)
- Trans Fat0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat0.15 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.15 g
- Cholesterol0 / 300 mg(0%)
- Omega-30 g
- Omega-60.15 g
- Omega-90.15 g
- Oleic Acid0.15 g
- Capric Acid0 g
- Erucic Acid0 g
- Lauric Acid0 g
- Stearic Acid0.04 g
- Caprylic Acid0 g
- Linoleic Acid0.15 g
- Myristic Acid0.01 g
- Palmitic Acid0.08 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0 g
- Arachidonic Acid0 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0 g
Protein
- Protein3.4 / 56 g(6%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.18 g
- Serine0.18 g
- Valine0.18 g
- Alanine0.18 g
- Cystine0.03 g
- Cysteine0.03 g
- Proline0.23 g
- Taurine0 mg
- Arginine0.23 g
- Histidine0.1 g
- Threonine0.15 g
- Isoleucine0.18 g
- Methionine0.08 g
- Tryptophan0.05 g
- Glutamic Acid0.57 g
- Aspartic Acid0.36 g
- Phenylalanine0.18 g
- Glycine0.15 g
- Leucine0.28 g
- Tyrosine0.15 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A0 / 900 ug(0%)
- Vitamin C0 / 90 mg(0%)
- Vitamin D0 / 15 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E0.26 / 15 mg(2%)
- Vitamin K0.77 / 120 ug(1%)
- Vitamin B60.13 / 1.3 mg(10%)
- Vitamin B120 / 2.4 ug(0%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.05 / 1.2 mg(4%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.03 / 1.3 mg(2%)
- Niacin (B3)0.51 / 16 mg(3%)
- Folate79.7 / 400 ug(20%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.13 / 5 mg(3%)
- Biotin0 / 30 ug(0%)
- Choline18 / 550 mg(3%)
Minerals
- Calcium7.2 / 1,000 mg(1%)
- Iron1.4 / 8 mg(18%)
- Magnesium20.6 / 420 mg(5%)
- Phosphorus51.4 / 700 mg(7%)
- Potassium154.2 / 3,400 mg(5%)
- Sodium4.9 / 2,300 mg(0%)
- Zinc0.77 / 11 mg(7%)
- Copper0.1 / 0.9 mg(11%)
- Manganese0.51 / 2.3 mg(22%)
- Selenium2.3 / 55 ug(4%)
- Iodine0 / 150 ug(0%)
- Chromium0 / 35 ug(0%)
- Molybdenum0 / 45 ug(0%)
- Chloride0 / 2,300 mg(0%)
Other
- Water221.9 / 3,700 g(6%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g
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