Calorie comparison
Grits vs Waffle
Per 100 grams, grits is the lighter choice by 220 calories, while waffle 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 | Waffle |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 71 | 291 |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 16 g | 33 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 14 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
🧇 Waffle
1 waffle (75 g)
218 cal
6 g protein · 24.8 g carbs · 10.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, grits or waffle?
Per 100 g, grits has 71 calories and waffle has 291. Grits is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, grits or waffle?
Grits has 1.4 g of protein per 100 g; waffle has 8 g. Waffle wins on protein.
Is grits or waffle 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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