How many carbs are in grits, instant, made with water?
1 packet, dry, yields of grits, instant, made with water contains about 21.3g of carbohydrate, 20.1g net carbs after subtracting 1.2g of fiber, 2g of protein, and 126 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 packet, dry, yields (148g) | 21.3g | 1.2g | 20.1g |
| 1 oz, dry, yields (185g) | 26.6g | 1.5g | 25.1g |
| 1 cup, cooked (240g) | 34.5g | 1.9g | 32.5g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 14.4g | 0.8g | 13.6g |
Net carbs in grits, instant, made with water
1 packet, dry, yields of grits, instant, made with water contains 20.1g of net carbs — total carbs (21.3g) 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, made with water (per 100g)
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 14.4g
- Dietary fiber: 0.8g
- Sugars: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.4g
- Fat: 2.9g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343856). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in grits, instant, made with water?
1 packet, dry, yields of grits, instant, made with water contains about 21.3g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1.2g of fiber, the net carbs are about 20.1g.
How many net carbs are in grits, instant, made with water?
Net carbs in 1 packet, dry, yields of grits, instant, made with water are about 20.1g — that is total carbs (21.3g) minus dietary fiber (1.2g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is grits, instant, made with water good for diabetics?
Grits, instant, made with water 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, made with water keto-friendly?
Whether grits, instant, made with water 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 20.1g of net carbs.