Calorie comparison
Dinner Roll vs Grits
Per 100 grams, grits is the lighter choice by 240 calories, while dinner roll 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 | Dinner Roll | Grits |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 311 | 71 |
| Protein | 9 g | 1.4 g |
| Carbs | 53 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 7 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
🍞 Dinner Roll
1 roll (35 g)
109 cal
3.2 g protein · 18.5 g carbs · 2.4 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, dinner roll or grits?
Per 100 g, dinner roll has 311 calories and grits has 71. Grits is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, dinner roll or grits?
Dinner Roll has 9 g of protein per 100 g; grits has 1.4 g. Dinner Roll wins on protein.
Is dinner roll 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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