# Grits, cooked nutrition: 2 g protein per 100 g | Macro Friendly Meals

2 g protein per 100 g, 4.8 g per 1 cup.

Updated 2026-10-23 - data v2026-10-23.1

USDA FoodData Central nutrition for Grits, cooked, per 100 g and per 1 cup (242 g).

## Nutrition

|  | kcal | P | C | F |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Per 100 g | 73 | 2 | 15 | 0.5 |
| Per serving (1 cup, 242 g) | 177 | 4.8 | 36.3 | 1.2 |

Protein per 100 kcal: 2.7 g.

## Real food (2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines)

Classification: limit (REFINED_GRAIN). Cite: DGA p3.

Added sugar per serving: 0 g.

## Cost

Cost per serving: $0.15–$0.50.

Cost midpoint: $0.33.

Cost per 10 g protein: $0.69.

## Diet and scores

Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Scores are not on the finder list for this food.

Longevity: none noted.

## Recipes using this food

None yet.

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Nutrition values match USDA FoodData Central (estimate). Not medical advice.

USDA FDC ID: not yet linked.

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