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How many calories in
grits?

A 100g of grits comes in at 71 calories, with 1.5g of protein and 16g of carbs.

71
kcal · 100g
1.5g
Protein
16g
Carbs
0.2g
Fat
Appears inLow-Fat Foods
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical grits serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
60 kcal
1.3g
4 oz (113g)
80 kcal
1.7g
1 cup (~150g)
107 kcal
2.3g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

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?

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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.