Original Instant Grits
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including preservatives and emulsifiers or gums. 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
07203613050
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 290mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 21g
8%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 130mg
10%
Iron 8mg
44%
Potassium 0mg
0%
* 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
10 listed · 2 flagged for reviewDEGERMINATED WHITE CORN GRIT, SALT, LESS THAN 2% OF: CALCIUM CARBONATE (A SOURCE OF CALCIUM), FERRIC PHOSPHATE (A SOURCE OF IRON), SOY LECITHIN, BHA (AS A PRESERVATIVE), NIACIN*, RIBOFLAVIN*, THIAMIN MONONITRATE*, FOLIC ACID*.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Original Instant Grits scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Bha (As A Preservative)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Breakfast Cereal, this product is more processed than about 40% of the 9,419 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Original Instant Grits' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Of: Calcium Carbonate (A Source Of Calcium), Ferric Phosphate (A Source Of Iron).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacin*, Riboflavin*, Thiamin Mononitrate*, Folic Acid*.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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