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Blood Sugar Impact of Butter Flavor Instant Grits, Butter

Butter Flavor Instant Grits, Butter
39

Butter Flavor Instant Grits, Butter has a BSI score of 39.1, indicating significant blood sugar impact. Contains 21.0g carbs, 1.0g fiber, 2.0g protein per serving. Likely to cause noticeable blood sugar increase. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 28.0g serving

Butter flavor instant grits, butter contains 21.0g of carbs, 0.0g of sugar, 2.0g of protein, 1.5g of fat, and 1.0g of fiber per 28.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 21.0g
Sugars 0.0g
Fiber 1.0g
Protein 2.0g
Fat 1.5g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
39

Butter flavor instant grits, butter contains 75.0g of carbs, 0.0g of sugar, and 3.6g of fiber per 28.0 GRMg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 28.0 GRMg

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 339.9mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 21.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 20.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 120.1mg 9%
Iron 11.6mg 64%
Potassium 30.0mg 1%

* 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:

DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN GRITS, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, SUNFLOWER OIL, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL), RICE FLOUR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, WHEY, SODIUM CASEINATE, OAT FIBER, NATURAL FLAVOR, CORN STARCH, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, ANNATTO (COLOR), NONFAT MILK, REDUCED IRON, TURMERIC (COLOR), NIACINAMIDE*, BHT AND CITRIC ACID (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), THIAMIN MONONITRATE*, RIBOFLAVIN*, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), FOLIC ACID*.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 36% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 35% DV
Folate 32% DV

Minerals

Calcium 43% DV
Iron 230% DV
Potassium 3% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Type Found In This Product
Ambiguous
NATURAL FLAVOR*
🐄 Animal Product
MILK
🎨 Artificial Coloring
COLOR*
🫧 Fat
OIL*
Filler
MALTODEXTRIN STARCH*
🌡️ Flavor Additive
NATURAL FLAVOR*
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
WHEY
🌿 Natural
MILK SALT
🏭 Processed
MALTODEXTRIN
💪 Protein
MILK WHEY
🧫 Protein Isolate
WHEY
🥖 Refined Carb
MALTODEXTRIN FLOUR*
💦 Refined Fat
OIL*
🧂 Seasoning
SALT
⚗️ Synthetic Additive
COLOR*
* Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate ingredients that were detected as containing this ingredient rather than being an exact match.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Butter Flavor Instant Grits, Butter based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Diet Compatibility

Blood Sugar Impact Tags

Ingredient Tags

Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
Filler
Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🏭 Processed
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
🧫 Protein Isolate
🥖 Refined Carb
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning
⚗️ Synthetic Additive

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand The Quaker Oats Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2672576

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