Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, dry
FDC 171670tbsp (10 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 40 · -21 vs Breakfast cereals medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, dry is middling for nutrient density at 40 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 28 of 30. Per 100 grams it is a good source of protein (18% DV). Most of its 371 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.16 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 80 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 0.64 g | |
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% |
| Potassium | 137 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 37 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.12 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.16 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0.06 g | |
| Protein | 0.88 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 14 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2.7 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1.1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171670Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the breakfast cereals median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
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