Quick-Cooking Grits is made from degerminated medium ground Corn kernels (commercial grinding). To make it “quick-cooking”, it is more finely ground than either Stone-Ground or Regular Grits, though less finely ground than Instant Grits.
Availability
Quick Cooking Grits is available all year long.
Cultivation
Culinary Uses
Fans of Quick-Cooking Grits claim that its taste and texture is improved by cooking it longer than the recommended 5 minutes and will cook it as long as 15-20 minutes, adding more liquid if needed.
Portion Size
Allow 1/4 cup of cooked Quick Cooking Grits per person.
Substitutes
Nutritional Value USDA
CEREALS,CORN GRITS,YEL,REG & QUICK,UNENR,DRY
Amount Per 100g
Calories 371
%Daily Value*
1%
Total Fat 1g
0%
Saturated Fat 0gPolyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1mg
2%
Potassium 137mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 79g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1gSugars 0g
Protein 8g * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Gluten Free
Yes
Low Fat
Yes
Low Calorie
Yes
