Calories in Grits

• (The Quaker Oats, Co.) Corn Grits Instant Plain - Prepared With Water
• Corn Grits, White, Regular, Quick, Enriched - Cooked With Water, Without Salt
• (The Quaker Oats, Co.) Corn Grits Instant Butter Flavor - Dry
• Corn Grits, White, Regular, Quick, Unenriched - Cooked With Water, With Salt
• (The Quaker Oats, Co.) Hominy Grits White Quick - Dry
• (The Quaker Oats, Co.) Instant Grits Original Flavor
• (The Quaker Oats, Co.) Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor - Prepared With Water
• (The Quaker Oats, Co.) Corn Grits Instant Plain - Dry
• (The Quaker Oats, Co.) Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor - Dry
• (The Quaker Oats, Co.) Hominy Grits White Regular - Dry
• (Quaker) Butter Flavor Instant Grits - Quaker
• (Bob's Red Mill) Corn Grits-Polenta
• Corn Grits, White, Regular, Quick, Enriched, Dry
• (Albers) Quick Grits
• Corn Grits, Yellow, Regular, Quick, Enriched - Cooked With Water, With Salt
• (Great Value) Grits Instant Enriched Original
• Quaker, Corn Grits, Instant - With Imitation Bacon Bits, Prepared With Water
• Corn Grits
• (Arrowhead Mills) Yellow Corn Grits Hot Cereal
• (The Quaker Oats, Co.) Corn Grits Instant - With Imitation Bacon Bits, Dry
• (Bob Evans Farms Inc.) Grits - Grits, butter/margarine blend, water, salt
• (Quaker) Quick Grits
• (Quaker) Instant Grits - Real Cheddar Cheese Flavor
• (Quaker) Smooth and Creamy Quick Grits - Quaker
• (Lowes Foods) Hot Cereal Instant Grits Original - 12 Ct
• (Lowes Foods) Hot Cereal Instant Grits Butter - 12 Ct
• Corn Grits, Yellow, Regular, Quick, Enriched, Dry
• (Quaker) Instant Grits - Cheese Lovers
• Corn Grits, Yellow, Regular, Quick, Enriched - Cooked With Water, Without Salt
• (Quaker) Old Fashioned Grits - Enriched White Hominy
• (Quick Grits) Cereal - Smooth & Creamy
• Corn Grits, White, Regular, Quick, Unenriched - Cooked With Water, Without Salt
• (Corner Bakery Cafe) Buckhead Cheese Grits Breakfast
• Corn Grits, Yellow, Regular, Quick, Unenriched - Cooked With Water, With Salt
• (Quaker) Instant Grits Country Bacon Flavor with imitation bacon bits & artificial flavors - Quaker Instant Grits Country Bacon Flavor with imitation bacon bits & artificial flavors
• (Quaker) Instant Grits - Favorites
• (The Quaker Oats, Co.) Hominy Grits Yellow Quick - Dry
• (Quaker) Instant Grits - Red Eye Gravy & Country Ham Flavor With Imitation Ham Bits
• (Quaker) Original Flavor Family Size Instant Grits - Quaker
• Corn Grits, Yellow, Regular, Quick, Unenriched - Cooked With Water, Without Salt
• (Quaker) Instant Grits - Country Bacon Flavor With Imitation Bacon Bits
• (Bob's Red Mill) Soy Grits (Defatted)
• (Kroger) Quick Country Grits - Original
• (Lake Side) Yellow Grits
• (Kuner's) White Hominy - Hominies
• (Seneca ) Golden Hominy
• (Barry Farm Foods) Corn Grits Yellow Organic
• (Barry Farm Foods) Soy Grits
• (Great Value) Pozole Blanco White Hominy
• (Great Value) Yellow Hominy
• (Quaker) Instant Grits - Family Size, Original Flavor
• (Instant Grits) Instant Grits - Original, Super Family Size
• (Bob's Red Mill) Gluten Free Corn Grits
• (Arrowhead Mills) White Corn Grits Hot Cereal
• (Jack's Hamburgers) Grits - Breakfast Items
• (Kroger) Country Grits - Instant, Cheddar Cheese Flavor
• (Giant Supermarket) Quick Grits - Enriched White Hominy
• Corn Grits, Yellow, Regular, Quick, Unenriched, Dry
• (Dr. Gourmet) Romano Grits - Starches
• (Seneca ) White Hominy
• (Bob's Red Mill) Barley Grits/Meal
• (Great Value) White Hominy
• (Dona Isabel) Gritz Wheat - Semola
• (Kroger) Instant Country Grits - Natural Butter Flavor
• (Bob's Red Mill) Corn Grits - Organic
• (Jim Dandy) Jim Dandy Quick Grits
• (Great Value) White Hominy - Great Value
• Corn Grits, White, Regular, Quick, Unenriched, Dry
• (Dr. Gourmet) Chipotle Jack Grilled Grits Cakes - Starches
• (Lowan) Soy Grits - Health Range
• (Meijer) Original Quick Grits
• (Ralston Foods) Grits Hominy - Hot Cereals
• (Parade) Quick Grits
• (Wild Oats) Organic Quick Grits
• (Gonsalves) White Coarse Grits

Are Grits Good For You?

A popular Southern breakfast dish, grits health benefits are few unless enriched with nutrients and vegetables. A look at what is in grits explains why are grits fattening. The basic ingredients include corn, water, and salt, which are combined to be eaten like oatmeal or fried. The nutrition profile changes depending on the type of corn used: white corn provides almost 200 calories per cup, while yellow corn provides about 150. Both are high in carbohydrates, and the enrichment process adds B vitamins and various minerals. Although a good source of fuel, it is important to note that grits have high sodium content because of the salt added during preparation. Those with high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases should plan accordingly.

What to Eat With Grits?

Grits are often served as a side dish at breakfast, be it with eggs or sausages. Another popular addition is to mix in a small amount of cheese for flavor and texture. Sometimes shrimp can be mixed in, or toppings of strips of stewed meat are added. To add to the health benefits of grits, consider serving with a side of fruit. Slices apples, mashed bananas, or berries are a good choice.