Quaker Original Instant Grits

Quaker Original Instant Grits by Quaker has 357 kcal per 100 g. One serving (28 g) is about 100 kcal.

Quaker Original Instant Grits contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g — about 2 g per 28 g serving.

Yes — carbohydrates provide 92% of its calories (78.6 g per 100 g, of which 0 g is sugar). It also delivers 3.6 g of fiber.

Yes — only 0 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its 78.6 g of carbs come from starch and fiber rather than sugar.

Yes — 1107.1 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 48% of the daily value.

It provides 3.6 g of fiber per 100 g — 13% of the daily value.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (357 kcal), sodium (1107.1 mg); points in favor come from fiber (3.6 g). Overall that places it in band C.

About 28 g of Quaker Original Instant Grits equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.