Calories in Shrimp and Grits

With 299.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (204.0g)), Shrimp and Grits is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (17.0g, 50.2% of calories), including 8.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 1099.6mg of sodium (48% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

Grits (water, Half & Half [milk, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate], Grits, Cheddar Cheese [cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto], Corn Starch, Cultured Dextrose, Salt), Shrimp (shrimp, Sodium Bicarbonate, Salt, Citric Acid), Water, Andouille Sausage (pork, Water, Salt, Spices, Sugar, Bha, Bht and Citric Acid Added to Protect Flavor), Bacon (pork, Water, Salt, Turbinado Sugar, Seasoning [cultured Celery Juice Powder, Sea Salt]), Onions, Yellow Bell Pepper, Green Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper, Unsalted Butter (pasteurized Cream, Natural Flavorings), Unbleached Wheat Flour (wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cultured Dextrose, Chicken Broth Concentrate (chicken Broth, Sea Salt, Flavoring, Cooked Vegetables [carrot, Celery, Onion], Onion Powder, Turmeric), Garlic, Salt, Worcestershire Sauce (distilled White Vinegar, Molasses, Sugar, Water, Salt, Onions, Anchovies, Garlic, Cloves, Tamarind Extract, Natural Flavorings, Chili Pepper Extract), Guajillo Chili Powder, Pectin (low Methoxyl Amidated Pectin, Disodium Diphosphate, Dextrose, Tricalcium Phosphate), Paprika.

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

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

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

Shrimp and Grits accounts for 15% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 50.2% of the calories.

How long would it take to burn off the 299.9 calories in Shrimp and Grits? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

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Shrimp and salmon are both widely eaten seafood options, but nutritionally they are quite different. Shrimp is one of the lowest-calorie protein sources available, while salmon is a calorie-dense oily fish packed with omega-3s.