Calorie comparison
Grits vs Pancakes
Per 100 grams, grits is the lighter choice by 156 calories, while pancakes 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 | Grits | Pancakes |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 71 | 227 |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 16 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 9 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
🥣 Grits
1 cup cooked (242 g)
172 cal
3.4 g protein · 38.7 g carbs · 0.7 g fat
🥞 Pancakes
1 pancake (38 g)
86 cal
2.3 g protein · 10.6 g carbs · 3.4 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, grits or pancakes?
Per 100 g, grits has 71 calories and pancakes has 227. Grits is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, grits or pancakes?
Grits has 1.4 g of protein per 100 g; pancakes has 6 g. Pancakes wins on protein.
Is grits or pancakes 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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