Energy
upper quarter97 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 68 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 58–84 kcal
Based on 18 records reporting energy.
Pasta, rice & grainsmoderate variability
Grits, with cheese, no added fat calories: 233 per 1 cup, cooked (240 g)
This exact USDA record reports 233 calories for 1 cup, cooked (240 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 cup, cooked · 240 g
- Calories
- 233 kcal
- Protein
- 8.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 27.6 g
- Total fat
- 9.4 g
- Fiber
- 1.7 g
- Sodium
- 322 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 1 cup, cooked · 240 g
233calories
Grits, with cheese, no added fat
- Protein
- 8.6 g
- Carbs
- 27.6 g
- Fat
- 9.4 g
— means the source has no value available.
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 233 calories for 1 cup, cooked at 240 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 97 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 8.6 g protein, 1.7 g fiber, and 322 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is beverages, water, tap, drinking, representing 78.6% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 4 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 cup, cooked at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 144–233 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2708368: “Grits, with cheese, no added fat.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2708368, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 packet, dry, yields” through “1 cup, cooked” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 packet, dry, yieldsUSDA-listed household measure | 148 g | 144 kcal | 5.3 g | 1 g | 198 mg |
| 1 oz, dry, yieldsUSDA-listed household measure | 185 g | 179 kcal | 6.7 g | 1.3 g | 248 mg |
| 1 cup, cookedUSDA-listed household measure | 240 g | 233 kcal | 8.6 g | 1.7 g | 322 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Grits and other cooked cereals
The comparison set contains 18 exact records in the Grits and other cooked cereals USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2708368’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter3.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.5 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.2–1.7 g
Based on 18 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0.7 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.7 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.5–1.2 g
Based on 18 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half134 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 84 mg
- Middle 50%
- 71–197 mg
Based on 18 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708368’s 240 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Calcium; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Calcium192 mg
≈ 15% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin A81.6 µg
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat5.1 g
≈ 25% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium322 mg
≈ 14% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Grits, with cheese, no added fat,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708369 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 packet, dry, yields to 1 cup, cooked
USDA assigns those measures 148 g and 240 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 144 kcal to 233 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708369
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.4 g less total fat than “Grits, with cheese, fat added.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Beverages, water, tap, drinking
The source formulation has 4 input rows; Beverages, water, tap, drinking supplies 78.6% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “with cheese; no added fat” fits. Inspect FDC 2708369 when “with cheese; fat added” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Grits, with cheese, no added fat
- Exact source wording
- “Grits, with cheese, no added fat”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708368 · FNDDS 56201091
- Named qualifiers
- with cheese · no added fat
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Grits, with cheese, fat added
- Exact source wording
- “Grits, with cheese, fat added”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708369 · FNDDS 56201092
- Named qualifiers
- with cheese · fat added
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Table fat, NFS
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “with cheese” and “no added fat”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordGrits, with cheese, no added fat | 240 g233 kcal | 97 kcal | 3.6 g | 3.9 g | 0.7 g | 134 mg |
| Grits, with cheese, fat added | 240 g259 kcal | 108 kcal | 3.6 g | 5.3 g | 0.6 g | 143 mg |
| Grits, instant, made with water, fat added | 240 g204 kcal | 85 kcal | 1.4 g | 2.9 g | 0.8 g | 228 mg |
| Grits, instant, made with water, no added fat | 240 g156 kcal | 65 kcal | 1.4 g | 0.4 g | 0.8 g | 215 mg |
| Grits, regular or quick, made with water, fat added | 240 g170 kcal | 71 kcal | 1.2 g | 1.8 g | 0.7 g | 81 mg |
| Grits, regular or quick, made with water, no added fat | 240 g139 kcal | 58 kcal | 1.2 g | 0.3 g | 0.7 g | 70 mg |
| Cornmeal mush, fat added | 240 g170 kcal | 71 kcal | 1.1 g | 1.8 g | 0.6 g | 82 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708368: its source amount is 240 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2708368, the 3 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup, cooked
233 kcal
240 g
1 packet, dry, yields
144 kcal
148 g
1 oz, dry, yields
179 kcal
185 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708368, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
5.1 g≈ 25% Daily ValueCalcium
192 mg≈ 15% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708368’s 240 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2708368 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 8.6 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2708368 at 240 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 322 mg sodium, about 14% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 240 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 233 kcal 97 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 8.6 g 3.6 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 27.6 g 11.5 g | 10% 4% |
| Total fat | 9.4 g 3.9 g | 12% 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g 0.7 g | 6% 3% |
| Sugars | 0.3 g 0.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 321.6 mg 134 mg | 14% 6% |
| Saturated fat | 5.1 g 2.1 g | 25% 11% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g 0.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g 0.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 26.4 mg 11 mg | 9% 4% |
| Potassium | 64.8 mg 27 mg | 1% 1% |
| Calcium | 192 mg 80 mg | 15% 6% |
| Iron | 1 mg 0.4 mg | 6% 2% |
| Magnesium | 21.6 mg 9 mg | 5% 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg 0.1 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 81.6 µg 34 µg | 9% 4% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 192.5 g 80.2 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708368, approximate percentages divide the displayed 240 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2708368 to 4 source inputs totaling 305.4 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Grits, with cheese, no added fat” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
4 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Beverages, water, tap, drinking, Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, dry, Cheese, cheddar. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
305.4 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, dryUSDA ingredient 8090 · encyclopedia page available | 37 GM | 37 g | 12.1% |
| 2 | Beverages, water, tap, drinkingUSDA ingredient 14411 · encyclopedia page available | 240 GM | 240 g | 78.6% |
| 3 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.4 GM | 0.4 g | 0.1% |
| 4 | Cheese, cheddarUSDA ingredient 1009 · encyclopedia page available | 28 GM | 28 g | 9.2% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708368, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Grits and other cooked cereals” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Grits, with cheese, no added fat
- USDA category
- Grits and other cooked cereals
- FDC ID
- 2708368
- FNDDS code
- 56201091
Closest inspectable record
Grits, with cheese, fat added
- USDA category
- Grits and other cooked cereals
- FDC ID
- 2708369
- FNDDS code
- 56201092
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 97 kcal | 108 kcal | −11 kcal |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 3.6 g | +0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 11.4 g | +0.1 g |
| Total fat | 3.9 g | 5.3 g | −1.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 0.6 g | +0.1 g |
| Sodium | 134 mg | 143 mg | −9 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 11 less calories and 1.4 g less total fat than “Grits, with cheese, fat added.”
Only the comparison record lists Table fat, NFS. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
2 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, dry; Beverages, water, tap, drinking; Salt, table; Cheese, cheddar.
Listed only in the comparison: Table fat, NFS.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 240 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup, cooked (240 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 240 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup, cooked (240 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708368 with FDC 2708369 at equal mass; use their 240 g and 240 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708368 versus FDC 2708369 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full grits and other cooked cereals source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Grits, with cheese, no added fat” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708368 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with amount served, cooked-to-dry ratio, sauce or mix-ins, added fat.
For “Grits, with cheese, no added fat,” resolve amount served first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
amount served
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
cooked-to-dry ratio
Match the food state before matching the number. Cooking, draining, or added liquid can change grams and concentration even when the food name barely changes.
- 03
sauce or mix-ins
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
- 04
added fat
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2708368 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 97 kcal per 100 g becomes 233 kcal at 240 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 cup, cooked has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2708368
FNDDS food code: 56201091
The scaling for FDC 2708368 can be exact while the match to “Grits, with cheese, no added fat” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 240 g weight, 4-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.