How many carbs are in grits, instant?
1 packet, dry, yields of grits, instant contains about 22g of carbohydrate, 20.8g net carbs after subtracting 1.2g of fiber, 2g of protein, and 96 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 packet, dry, yields (148g) | 22g | 1.2g | 20.8g |
| 1 oz, dry, yields (185g) | 27.5g | 1.5g | 26g |
| 1 cup, cooked (240g) | 35.6g | 1.9g | 33.7g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 14.8g | 0.8g | 14g |
Net carbs in grits, instant
1 packet, dry, yields of grits, instant contains 20.8g of net carbs — total carbs (22g) minus dietary fiber (1.2g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for grits, instant (per 100g)
- Calories: 65 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 14.8g
- Dietary fiber: 0.8g
- Sugars: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.4g
- Fat: 0.4g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343854). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in grits, instant?
1 packet, dry, yields of grits, instant contains about 22g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1.2g of fiber, the net carbs are about 20.8g.
How many net carbs are in grits, instant?
Net carbs in 1 packet, dry, yields of grits, instant are about 20.8g — that is total carbs (22g) minus dietary fiber (1.2g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is grits, instant good for diabetics?
Grits, instant contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is grits, instant keto-friendly?
Whether grits, instant fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 packet, dry, yields) provides about 20.8g of net carbs.