How many calories in
grits?
A 100g of grits comes in at 71 calories, with 1.5g of protein and 16g of carbs.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical grits serving translates in your tracker:
What 71 calories means.
Balanced — grits sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.
Grits vs. similar foods.
How grits stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:
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How many calories in grits?
Grits has approximately 71 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 60 calories.
How much protein is in grits?
1.5g of protein per 100g. That puts grits at roughly 2.1g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other grains sources.
How do I log grits accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is grits good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Grits is naturally low-calorie at 71 kcal per 100g, so it's easy to fit into a deficit.