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Cereals Quaker Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor Dry

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, cheddar cheese flavor, dry

Breakfast Cereals

A 100g serving covers 169% of the daily recommended Iron, making Cereals Quaker Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor Dry one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (9g), fat (5.5g), and carbohydrates (73g) per 100g. Cereals Quaker Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor Dry packs 363 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 1644mg per 100g (71% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Fiber content sits at 4.2g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Nutritionally broad, Cereals Quaker Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor Dry delivers meaningful amounts of 13 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories363KCAL
Protein9G
Fat5.5G
Carbs73G
Fiber4.2G

Calorie Distribution

378kcal
  • Protein10%9 g
  • Fat13%5.5 g
  • Carbs77%73 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water6.7G
Energy363KCAL
Protein9.0G
Total lipid (fat)5.5G
Carbohydrate, by difference73.0G
Fiber, total dietary4.2G
Total Sugars2.8G
Cholesterol2.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.74MG
Riboflavin0.67MG
Niacin7.9MG
Vitamin B-60.17MG
Folate, total168UG
Vitamin B-120.50UG
Vitamin A, RAE4.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.11MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)0.50UG
Calcium, Ca418MG
Iron, Fe30.4MG
Magnesium, Mg26.0MG
Phosphorus, P80.0MG
Potassium, K132MG
Sodium, Na1644MG
Zinc, Zn0.42MG
Copper, Cu0.03MG
Manganese, Mn0.14MG
Selenium, Se16.6UG
Energy1519kJ
Ash5.9G
Pantothenic acid0.28MG
Folic acid154UG
Folate, food14.0UG
Folate, DFE276UG
Choline, total14.5MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol3.0UG
Carotene, beta2.0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta1.0UG
Vitamin A, IU16.0IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin4.0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units2.0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated1.3G
SFA 4:00.05G
SFA 6:00.03G
SFA 8:00.01G
SFA 10:00.03G
SFA 12:00.03G
SFA 14:00.16G
SFA 16:00.73G
SFA 18:00.25G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated2.9G
MUFA 16:10.15G
MUFA 18:12.7G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.1G
PUFA 18:20.98G
PUFA 18:30.07G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Fatty acids, total trans0G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
packet (1 NLEA serving) (28g)1022.5g1.5g20.4g

Scaled from Cereals Quaker Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor Dry's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cereals Quaker Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor Dry is a excellent source of Iron (169% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
  • Cereals Quaker Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor Dry is a excellent source of Sodium (71% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Cereals Quaker Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor Dry is a excellent source of Calcium (32% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cereals Quaker Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor Dry is a good source of Protein (18% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cereals Quaker Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor Dry is a good source of Fiber (15% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber

Dietary Considerations

  • At 1644mg of sodium per 100g, Cereals Quaker Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor Dry should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Cereals Quaker Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor Dry provides 30.4mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.

  • Cereals Quaker Corn Grits Instant Cheddar Cheese Flavor Dry is a meaningful source of folate at 168mcg per 100g, important during pregnancy. See the Pregnancy Nutrition Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Iron: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
  • Calcium: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories363
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.5G7%
Cholesterol 2.0MG1%
Sodium 1644MG71%
Total Carbohydrate 73.0G27%
Dietary Fiber 4.2G15%
Total Sugars 2.8G
Protein 9.0G18%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 418MG32%
Iron 30.4MG169%
Potassium 132MG3%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 173898.

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