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Cereals Quaker Instant Grits Product with American Cheese Flavor Dry

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Grits Product with American Cheese Flavor, dry

Breakfast Cereals

A 100g serving covers 169% of the daily recommended Iron, making Cereals Quaker Instant Grits Product with American Cheese Flavor Dry one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (8.8g), fat (4.7g), and carbohydrates (74.2g) per 100g. Cereals Quaker Instant Grits Product with American Cheese Flavor Dry packs 360 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 1518mg per 100g (66% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Fiber content sits at 4.3g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Nutritionally broad, Cereals Quaker Instant Grits Product with American Cheese Flavor Dry delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories360KCAL
Protein8.8G
Fat4.7G
Carbs74.2G
Fiber4.3G

Calorie Distribution

374kcal
  • Protein9%8.8 g
  • Fat11%4.7 g
  • Carbs79%74.2 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water6.8G
Energy360KCAL
Protein8.8G
Total lipid (fat)4.7G
Carbohydrate, by difference74.2G
Fiber, total dietary4.3G
Total Sugars2.0G
Cholesterol1.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.76MG
Riboflavin0.69MG
Niacin8.1MG
Vitamin B-60.16MG
Folate, total173UG
Vitamin B-120.33UG
Vitamin A, RAE1.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.11MG
Calcium, Ca418MG
Iron, Fe30.4MG
Magnesium, Mg27.0MG
Phosphorus, P76.0MG
Potassium, K134MG
Sodium, Na1518MG
Zinc, Zn0.42MG
Energy1504kJ
Ash5.6G
Vitamin A, IU11.0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated1.1G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated2.3G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.1G
Fatty acids, total trans1.1G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
packet (1 NLEA serving) (28g)1012.5g1.3g20.8g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cereals Quaker Instant Grits Product with American Cheese Flavor Dry is a excellent source of Iron (169% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
  • Cereals Quaker Instant Grits Product with American Cheese Flavor Dry is a excellent source of Sodium (66% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Cereals Quaker Instant Grits Product with American Cheese Flavor Dry is a excellent source of Calcium (32% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cereals Quaker Instant Grits Product with American Cheese Flavor Dry is a good source of Protein (18% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cereals Quaker Instant Grits Product with American Cheese Flavor Dry is a good source of Fiber (15% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber

Dietary Considerations

  • At 1518mg of sodium per 100g, Cereals Quaker Instant Grits Product with American Cheese Flavor Dry should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

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

  • Cereals Quaker Instant Grits Product with American Cheese Flavor Dry is a meaningful source of folate at 173mcg 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 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Calcium: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories360
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.7G6%
Cholesterol 1.0MG0%
Sodium 1518MG66%
Total Carbohydrate 74.2G27%
Dietary Fiber 4.3G15%
Total Sugars 2.0G
Protein 8.8G18%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 418MG32%
Iron 30.4MG169%
Potassium 134MG3%

* 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: 172993.

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