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Yellow corn grits

Yellow corn grits are coarse particles of dried yellow maize that simmer into a soft, thick food for hot cereals or savoury sides.

Yellow corn grits — illustrative ingredient image

About Yellow corn grits

Yellow corn grits are coarse particles produced by milling dried yellow maize kernels. They are usually pale yellow, granular, and dry, and become soft and thick when simmered in liquid. Their flavour is mildly sweet and corn-like. Milling grade and whether the grain retains the germ or bran can vary by product.

Grits are commonly cooked as a hot cereal or savoury side, and may also be used in baking or other cooked dishes. Packages may identify them as whole-grain, degerminated, or quick-cooking; these are different processing forms and can vary in cooking time and texture.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Yellow corn grits nutrition & diet

Yellow corn grits nutritional value

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

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

Calories
350kcal
Protein
7.5g
Carbs
80.0g
Fat
0.0g

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Whole-grain, degerminated, and quick-cooking grits are not identical; compare the specific dry product or cooked preparation and its added ingredients.

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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — YELLOW 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.

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