Calorie comparison
Corn Flakes vs Grits
Per 100 grams, grits is the lighter choice by 286 calories, while corn flakes delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Corn Flakes | Grits |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 | 71 |
| Protein | 7 g | 1.4 g |
| Carbs | 84 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🥣 Corn Flakes
1 cup (28 g)
100 cal
2 g protein · 23.5 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
🥣 Grits
1 cup cooked (242 g)
172 cal
3.4 g protein · 38.7 g carbs · 0.7 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, corn flakes or grits?
Per 100 g, corn flakes has 357 calories and grits has 71. Grits is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, corn flakes or grits?
Corn Flakes has 7 g of protein per 100 g; grits has 1.4 g. Corn Flakes wins on protein.
Is corn flakes or grits better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward grits — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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