How many calories are in Grits?

1 cup cooked (~240g) of Grits contains 160 calories, 4g protein, 36g carbohydrates, 0.5g fat, 2g fiber, and 0.3g sugar. Southern US ground corn porridge. Often with butter or cheese.

Grits — Calories and Macros

Southern US ground corn porridge. Often with butter or cheese.

160cal

per 1 cup cooked (~240g)
8% of a 2,000 cal day

Protein

Carbs

36g

Fat

0.5g

Fiber

Sugar

0.3g

Per 100 grams

Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.

Calories

Protein

1.7g

Carbs

15g

Fat

0.2g

Fiber

0.8g

Sugar

0.1g

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Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Updated 2026-05-21.