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Quaker Instant Grits Original 10 Count
Cereal & Breakfast
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Quaker Instant Grits Original 10 Count

Quaker
9.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
2g
Protein
310mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Quaker Instant Grits Original (10-count, 9.8 oz) is a familiar breakfast convenience item you’ll typically find on grocery store shelves in the cereal & hot-breakfast aisle, often near instant oatmeal, cornmeal mixes, and other single-serve breakfast packets. Packaged in a branded Quaker box with ten individual, single-serve envelopes, it markets itself as a quick, no-fuss way to make a warm bowl of grits. Shoppers toss a packet into boiling water or milk and stir for a minute or two to arrive at a smooth, mildly sweet corn porridge. The sensory profile is softly creamy with a gentle corn flavor and a slightly granular mouthfeel that resolves when whisked; toppings like butter, salt, cheese, or sugar complete the ritual. This product fits into quick weekday breakfasts, college dorm pantry stocking, storm-prep kits, or lazy weekend brunches when convenience trumps from-scratch cooking. Quaker’s brand positioning leans on heritage, reliability, and family-friendly familiarity — a mainstream, trusted name aimed at busy households and older shoppers who grew up with the brand. The front label emphasizes convenience and the Quaker logo rather than organic or “all-natural” claims; it is not presented as certified organic and does not use child-targeted cartoons or overtly indulgent health halos. In processing context, these are precooked, degerminated corn grits that have been instantized and fortified with B vitamins and minerals and include preservatives to extend shelf life. In short, it’s an easy, comforting pantry staple: quick to prepare, modestly flavored, and positioned as dependable everyday food rather than a specialty or artisanal product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium310mg13%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Degerminated, White, Corn, Grits,, Salt,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Reduced, Iron,, Niacinamide*,, BHT, and, Citric, Acid, (to, Preserve, Freshness),, Thiamin, Mononitrate*,, Riboflavin*,, Folic, Acid*., *One, of, the, B, Vitamins..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product is an industrially formulated, instantized cereal with added vitamins/minerals and preservatives (BHT), fitting the NOVA definition of ultra-processed food due to additives and convenience-oriented processing.

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Common Questions about Quaker Instant Grits Original 10 Count

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Quaker Instant Grits are low in sugar and provide a decent amount of iron and calcium, making them a solid choice for a quick breakfast. However, they’re not particularly high in fiber or protein, so pairing them with some protein or veggies can help round out your meal.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
storm-prep

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