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Quaker Smooth And Creamy Quick Grits
Cereal & Breakfast
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Quaker Smooth And Creamy Quick Grits

Quaker
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Quaker Smooth And Creamy Quick Grits is a 24-oz box of quick-cooking white corn grits that you’d typically spot in the dry grains aisle alongside cornmeal, polenta, packaged oats and pancake mixes. Packaged in a tall cardboard box (usually with an inner bag), the label leans on Quaker’s heritage branding—simple type, the Quaker man logo, and copy that promises quick, creamy results. This product is built for mornings and convenience: weeknight breakfasts, rushed back-to-school mornings, or a lazy weekend brunch where you want a bowl of hot, comforting grits without long simmering. It also fits pantry-minded trips like storm prep because it’s shelf-stable and familiar. Brand positioning is classic, family-friendly, and Americana—Quaker trades on trust, affordability, and long-standing pantry presence rather than trendy natural or organic claims. The front label highlights “smooth and creamy” and usually lists fortification with B vitamins and iron, offering a subtle health halo of added nutrients; there are no organic seals or child-focused cartoon mascots beyond the corporate logo. In plain terms this is a processed, quick-cooking grain: the corn has been degerminated and milled for a finer, faster-cooking product and enriched with vitamins and iron. Sensory-wise, cooked grits are warm, yielding, and softly starchy with a neutral corn flavor that acts as a canvas for butter, cheese, shrimp, or milk; texture is smooth rather than toothy. Preparation is simple—boil with water or milk, stir to the desired creaminess—making it a ritual of stirring, seasoning, and spooning into bowls for a familiar, comforting meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 18
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* 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,, Niacinamide*,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate*,, Riboflavin*,, Folic, Acid*., *, One, of, the, B, Vitamins..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product is made from milled, degerminated corn that’s been treated for quick-cooking and fortified with vitamins and iron—industrial processing beyond minimal milling but without the multiple additives or formulations typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Quaker Smooth And Creamy Quick Grits

Whether Quaker Grits are 'healthy' can depend on your dietary needs. They are low in sugar and fat, making them a decent choice for a balanced breakfast or side dish. However, they aren't particularly high in protein or fiber, so if you're looking for a meal that keeps you full for hours, you might want to pair them with some protein or veggies.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
storm-prep

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