Enriched Instant Grits, Butter
Processing Score
11.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, preservatives, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
021140181381
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 340mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate 21g
8%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Calcium 200mg
15%
Iron 8.1mg
45%
* 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
15 listed · 5 flagged for reviewSPECIALLY PROCESSED DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN GRITS, WHEY POWDER, DRIED MARGARINE (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, NONFAT DRY MILK, SWEET WHEY, SODIUM CASEINATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, ANNATTO AND TBHQ [ ANTIOXIDANT]), SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN, BETA-CAROTENE, BHA AND CITRIC ACID (AS PRESERVATIVES), TURMERIC, NIACIN*, THIAMIN MONONITRATE*, RIBOFLAVIN*, FOLIC ACID*.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Enriched Instant Grits, Butter's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dried Margarine (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Sweet Whey, Sodium Caseinate, Mono- And Diglycerides, Salt, Natural Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Annatto And Tbhq [ Antioxidant]).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Ferric Orthophosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta-Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Bha And Citric Acid (As Preservatives).
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacin*, Thiamin Mononitrate*, Riboflavin*, Folic Acid*.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Butter vs Margarine comparison.
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