Cereals, Quaker, Instant Grits, Butter Flavor, Dry

Serving Size 100 grams

Nutritional Value and Analysis

Cereals, Quaker, Instant Grits, Butter Flavor, Dry with a serving size of 100 grams has a total of 369 calories with 5.64 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to 100 grams of food and contains 50.76 calories from fat. This item is classified as breakfast cereals foods.

This food is a good source of calcium, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate but is high in sodium.

Calcium 32% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals, quaker, instant grits, butter flavor, dry has 32% of the recommended daily needs of calcium.

Iron 167% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals, quaker, instant grits, butter flavor, dry has 167% of the recommended daily needs of iron.

Sodium 50% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals, quaker, instant grits, butter flavor, dry has 50% of the recommended daily intake of sodium.

Thiamin 67% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals, quaker, instant grits, butter flavor, dry has 67% of the recommended daily needs of thiamin.

Riboflavin 53% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals, quaker, instant grits, butter flavor, dry has 53% of the recommended daily needs of riboflavin.

Niacin 53% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals, quaker, instant grits, butter flavor, dry has 53% of the recommended daily needs of niacin.

Folate 43% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals, quaker, instant grits, butter flavor, dry has 43% of the recommended daily needs of folate.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g (about 3.52 oz)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 Calories from Fat 51
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2.6g 13%
Trans Fat 1.32g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1197mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 74.8g 25%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g 19%
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A 13% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 32% Iron 167%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Vitamins

NutrientAmountDV %
Vitamin A672 IU13%
Vitamin B-120 µg0%
Vitamin B-60.13 mg8%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin E0.19 mg1%

Vitamins are organic compounds required by your body to grow and develop normally. A balanced diet with a variety of foods is the best way to get the 13 different vitamins that your body requires.

Carbohydrates

NutrientAmountDV %
Carbohydrate74.83 g25%
Sugars0.88 g4%
Fiber4.7 g19%

Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, saccharides, sugars or starches are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for your body. Once ingested your body transforms carbohydrates into glucose which is used by your body as an energy source for your cells, tissues and organs.

Fats & Fatty Acids

NutrientAmountDV %
Fat5.64 g9%
Saturated Fats2.58 g13%
Monounsaturated Fats0.94 g-
Polyunsaturated Fats0.49 g-
Trans Fats1.32 g7%

Fat is important in your diet because it gives you energy and helps your body absorb vitamins. Fat is stored in your body in the form of fatty acids. Fatty acids are classified in three different types or families: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Proteins & Amino Acids

NutrientAmountDV %
Protein8.12 g16%

Proteins are present in every cell of your body and are crucial to build and maintain your bones, muscles and skin. Sources of proteins include meat, dairy products, nuts, beans and some grains. It is important to eat foods with the appropriate amount of dietary protein every day because your body does not store protein in the same way fats and carbohydrates are stored.

Minerals

NutrientAmountDV %
Calcium413 mg32%
Iron30 mg167%
Magnesium23 mg5%
Phosphorus115 mg9%
Potassium121 mg3%
Sodium1197 mg50%
Zinc0.66 mg6%

Minerals are chemical elements required by your body to grow and stay healthy. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals are needed by your body needs in larger amounts, while trace minerals are needed by your body in small amounts.

Sterols

NutrientAmountDV %
Cholesterol0 mg0%

Cholesterol is a fat like chemical compound that your body requires to build cell membranes and to produce vitamin D and hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Although your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, this nutrient is commonly found in foods like meat, eggs and cheese.

Miscellaneous

NutrientAmountDV %
Alcohol0 g-
Ash4.81 g-
Water6.59 g-

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Cereals, Quaker, Instant Grits, Butter Flavor, Dry with 369calories? A brisk walk for 80 minutes, jogging for 38 minutes, or hiking for 62 minutes will help your burn off the calories in cereals, quaker, instant grits, butter flavor, dry.

Burn off time varies based on your weight, physical activity and exercise intensity. The following physical activity table contains an estimated burn off time for a person weighting 154 lbs.

Physical ActivityBurn Off Time
Bicycling - 10 mph or less77 minutes
Dancing67 minutes
Golfing67 minutes
Hiking62 minutes
Light Gardening67 minutes
Stretching123 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph80 minutes
Weight Training - light workout103 minutes
Aerobics46 minutes
Basketball51 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more38 minutes
Running - 5 mph38 minutes
Swimming43 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph49 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout51 minutes
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Footnotes

Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Factors like age, gender and level of physical activity may affect your daily required values.
Nutrition data based on the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.
The editorial opinions regarding food value or quality in this website are given without warranty, and are not intended to replace medical advice or a nutritionist guidance.

Dietary Recommendations

A healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level could help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Healthy eating habits include the following:

  • Vegetables from all subgroups, including dark, green, red and orange vegetables and also beans and peas
  • A variety of whole fruits
  • Grains with at least half of which are whole grains
  • Low or fat free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages
  • Protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs and nuts
  • Oils with limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium