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Cheese Grits — With cheese, no added fat (FNDDS)B
Breakfast · #7 of 20

Cheese Grits

With cheese, no added fat (FNDDS) · Grains

57/100B tier
Calories97
Protein3.6g
Fiber0.7g
Sodium134mg
Sugar0.1g

Graded B — 57 out of 100, #7 of 20 breakfast. Low sugar carries the score (99/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Creamy, cheesy comfort at 97 kcal per 100g.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories97
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.9g5%
Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 134mg6%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g2%
Total Sugars 0.1g
Protein 3.6g7%
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg4%
Vitamin A 34mcg RAE4%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 57

Low sugar ×2099
Low sodium ×2083
Low saturated fat ×2073
Protein ×2025
Fiber ×1012
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#7 of 20 in Breakfast. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Cheese Grits healthy?

It grades B — 57 out of 100, #7 of 20 breakfast in our system. Creamy, cheesy comfort at 97 kcal per 100g.

How many calories are in Cheese Grits?

97 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Cheese Grits calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.