Quaker, Instant Grits, Butter
Processing Score
14.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 32 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
030666037904
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 340mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate 21g
8%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 2g
Calcium 100mg
8%
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
18 listed · 7 flagged for reviewSPECIALLY PROCESSED DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN GRITS, DRIED MARGARINE (MARGARINE SOLIDS [PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL**, SALT, NONFAT MILK, SOY LECITHIN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, ANNATTO COLOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR], WHEY, SODIUM CASEINATE, MALTODEXTRIN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES), SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL**, RICE FLOUR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, NATURAL BUTTER FLAVORS, OAT FIBER, SOY LECITHIN, COLOR ADDED (ANNATTO, TURMERIC AND BETA CAROTENE), REDUCED IRON, YELLOW 5 LAKE, NIACIN*, BHT AND CITRIC ACID (AS PRESERVATIVES), THIAMIN MONONITRATE*, RIBOFLAVIN*, FOLIC ACID*.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Quaker, Instant Grits, Butter scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel And Palm Oil**): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Breakfast Cereal, this product is more processed than about 77% 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 Quaker, 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dried Margarine (Margarine Solids [Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil**, Salt, Nonfat Milk, Soy Lecithin, Mono And Diglycerides, Annatto Color, Artificial Flavor], Whey, Sodium Caseinate, Maltodextrin, Mono And Diglycerides), Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Reduced Iron.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color Added (Annatto, Turmeric And Beta Carotene).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacin*, Thiamin Mononitrate*, Riboflavin*, Folic Acid*.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Bht And Citric Acid (As Preservatives).
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Butter vs Margarine comparison.
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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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