Cereal, cooked, NFS vs. Grits, instant, made with water, no added fat vs. Cream of wheat, NFS
Side-by-side comparison of nutrient values per 100g edible portion, sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's FoodData Central (FDC) - SR Legacy reference foods and FDC Foundation foods (April 2026 release). Each value reflects USDA's standardized laboratory analysis methodology under USDA data-documentation methodology.
Cereal, cooked, NFS has the most protein of the foods compared, at 2.2 g per 100g.
| Nutrient | Cereal, cooked, NFS | Grits, instant, made with water, no… | Cream of wheat, NFS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.2 G | 1.4 G | 1.4 G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.1 G | 0.4 G | 1.8 G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.4 G | 14.8 G | 10.4 G |
| Energy | 64 KCAL | 65 KCAL | 65 KCAL |
| Total Sugars | 0.17 G | 0.29 G | 0.04 G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.7 G | 0.8 G | 0.5 G |
| Calcium, Ca | 12 MG | 74 MG | 86 MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0.68 MG | 7.3 MG | 3.7 MG |
| Potassium, K | 58 MG | 26 MG | 16 MG |
| Sodium, Na | 70 MG | 215 MG | 83 MG |
| Cholesterol | 0 MG | 0 MG | 3 MG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.19 G | 0.07 G | 0.72 G |
Values shown are per 100g edible portion from Source: USDA FoodData Central Retrieved and formatted by GetFoodFacts Editorial. For interactive comparison of up to three foods with macro bars and charts, use the main compare tool.