Calories in Rice Grits

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (46.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 170.2
  • Total Fat 0.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 0.0 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 37.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 3.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 19.8 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.8 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 170.2 calories per serving (1 Serving (46.0g)), Rice Grits is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 37.0g per serving (92.5% of calories). It contains 1.8mg of iron (10% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

📝 Ingredients

Mississippi White Rice.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Rice Grits. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Rice Grits contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories170.2 kcal8.5%
Total Carbohydrate37.0 g13%
Dietary Fiber1.0 g4%
Protein3.0 g6%
Calcium19.8 mg2%
Iron1.8 mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Rice Grits accounts for 8.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 92.5% of the calories.

Carbs 92.5%
Carbs 92.5% Protein 7.5%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 170.2 calories in Rice Grits? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 12.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 29.4 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 18.6 min
HIIT 15.8 min
Running: 5 minutes per mile 8.6 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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