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Corn grits

Corn grits are coarse particles milled from dried corn kernels, cooked with liquid into a thick cereal or used in savoury foods.

Corn grits — illustrative ingredient image

About Corn grits

Corn grits are coarse particles made by milling dried corn kernels. They may be made from white or yellow corn and can differ in particle size and in how much of the bran and germ remain. Dry grits are firm and granular; cooking with liquid softens them into a thick porridge.

They are cooked as a hot cereal or used as a base or component in savoury foods. The flavour is mildly sweet and corn-like, with a texture ranging from smooth to distinctly grainy depending on grind and cooking. This general name does not specify colour, enrichment, or salt.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for corn grits

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English

Grits

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Corn grits

English

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

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Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry

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Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt

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ORGANIC CORN GRITS

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white corn grits

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Corn grits nutrition & diet

Corn grits nutritional value

Product example: CORN GRITS (Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
371kcal
Protein
8.6g
Carbs
77.1g
Fat
1.4g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Dry grits and cooked grits differ substantially in water content; colour, milling, and enrichment also affect comparisons.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — CORN GRITS ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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