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How many carbs are in grits, with cheese?

1 packet, dry, yields of grits, with cheese contains about 16.8g of carbohydrate, 15.9g net carbs after subtracting 0.9g of fiber, 5.3g of protein, and 160 calories.

1 packet, dry, yields contains 16.8g carbs 15.9g net carbs · 0.9g fiber · 5.3g protein · 160 cal

Carbs by portion size

PortionTotal carbsFiberNet carbs
1 packet, dry, yields (148g)16.8g0.9g15.9g
1 oz, dry, yields (185g)21g1.1g19.9g
1 cup, cooked (240g)27.3g1.4g25.8g
100 grams (100g)11.4g0.6g10.8g

Net carbs in grits, with cheese

1 packet, dry, yields of grits, with cheese contains 15.9g of net carbs — total carbs (16.8g) minus dietary fiber (0.9g). 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, with cheese (per 100g)

Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343851). Values are per 100 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in grits, with cheese?

1 packet, dry, yields of grits, with cheese contains about 16.8g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.9g of fiber, the net carbs are about 15.9g.

How many net carbs are in grits, with cheese?

Net carbs in 1 packet, dry, yields of grits, with cheese are about 15.9g — that is total carbs (16.8g) minus dietary fiber (0.9g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.

Is grits, with cheese good for diabetics?

Grits, with cheese 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, with cheese keto-friendly?

Whether grits, with cheese 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 15.9g of net carbs.

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