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How Many Calories in Cereals, Quaker, Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared (microwaved or Boiling Water Added)?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 21 kcal | 0.5g |
| 100g | 74 kcal | 1.6g |
| 1 cup | 162 kcal | 3.5g |
A cereals, quaker, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added) contains 74 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (219g) provides about 162 calories. Cereals, Quaker, Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared (microwaved or Boiling Water Added) is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Cereals, Quaker, Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared (microwaved or Boiling Water Added) Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (219g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | 162 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6g | 3.5g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.9g | 34.8g |
| of which Sugars | 0.1g | 0.2g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1.1g |
| of which Saturates | 0.1g | 0.2g |
| Fibre | 1.1g | 2.4g |
| Sodium | 227.0mg | 497mg |
| Potassium | 27.0mg | 59mg |
| Calcium | 64.0mg | 140mg |
| Iron | 6.7mg | 14.7mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.2mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- High in iron (37% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 4% DV
- Protein: 3% DV
- Carbohydrates: 6% DV
- Fibre: 4% DV
- Fat: 1% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 10% DV
- Potassium: 1% DV
- Calcium: 5% DV
- Iron: 37% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
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Good to know
Check the actual serving size on packaging before comparing to the per-100g figures here — snack portions are often smaller (or larger) than 100g.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in cereals, quaker, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added) per 100g?
Cereals, Quaker, Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared (microwaved or Boiling Water Added) contains 74 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is cereals, quaker, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added) high in calories?
A 1 cup of cereals, quaker, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added) (219g) has around 162 calories — roughly 8% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is cereals, quaker, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added) good for weight loss?
At 74 calories per 100g, cereals, quaker, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added) is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup provides about 162 calories.
How much protein is in cereals, quaker, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added)?
Cereals, Quaker, Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared (microwaved or Boiling Water Added) contains 1.6g of protein per 100g.
Is cereals, quaker, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added) a good source of fibre?
Cereals, Quaker, Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared (microwaved or Boiling Water Added) is relatively low in fibre at 1.1g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does cereals, quaker, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added) compare to soup, cream of potato, canned, condensed?
Cereals, Quaker, Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared (microwaved or Boiling Water Added) has 74 calories per 100g, close to soup, cream of potato, canned, condensed at 74 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of cereals, quaker, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added) for 20g of protein?
With 1.6g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 1250g of cereals, quaker, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added) to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to cereals, quaker, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added) by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereals, Quaker, Corn Grits, Instant, Plain, Prepared (microwaved or Boiling Water Added) (this page) | 74 kcal | 1.6g | 15.9g | 0.5g |
| Soup, Cream of Potato, Canned, Condensed | 74 kcal | 1.5g | 12.8g | 1.9g |
| Campbell'S Chunky Soups, Hearty Bean 'N' Ham Soup | 74 kcal | 4.5g | 12.2g | 0.8g |
| Campbell'S Red and White, 25% Less Sodium Tomato Soup, Condensed | 73 kcal | 1.6g | 16.1g | 0.0g |
| Soup, Cream of Onion, Canned, Prepared with Equal Volume Milk | 75 kcal | 2.7g | 7.4g | 3.8g |
| Campbell'S Red and White, Cream of Broccoli Soup, Condensed | 73 kcal | 1.6g | 9.7g | 4.0g |
| Campbell'S Red and White, Cream of Celery Soup, Condensed | 73 kcal | 0.8g | 7.3g | 4.8g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.