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Last updated: Aug 9, 2026

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Buttered Grits

Sides & Small PlatesPopular

First Watch Buttered Grits is carb-leaning, with about 49% of macro calories from carb. Each serving has 180 calories, 2g protein, 21g carbs, and 9g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

1 serving

Serving Size

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180

Calories

Per serving

2 g

Protein

21 g

Carbs

9 g

Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories180 kcal

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9 g12%

Saturated Fat 3 g15%

Trans Fat 0 g—

Cholesterol 0 mg0%

Sodium 790 mg34%

Total Carbohydrate 21 g8%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Total Sugars 0 g—

Protein 2 g4%

Vitamin A—

Vitamin C—

Vitamin D—

Calcium—

Iron—

Potassium—

Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

180

kcal

Protein2 g (5%)

Carbs21 g (49%)

Fat9 g (47%)

Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density1.1/10

5% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index3.4/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate45 min walk

About 18 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 2 g4%

Fiber 1 g4%

Sodium 790 mg34%

Sugars 0 g—

Saturated Fat 3 g15%

How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein1.1/10 protein density from 2g protein and 180 calories.No

Lower carb21g carbs per serving.Yes

Low fat9g total fat per serving.No

High sugar0g total sugars per serving.No

High sodium790mg sodium per serving.Yes

Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Buttered Grits has 70 more calories than 100% Cold Squeezed Orange Juice, Small and the same amount of protein. Compare

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Buttered Grits Compared With Nearby Items

First Watch Buttered Grits is listed in the Sides & Small Plates category with 180 calories, 2g protein, 21g carbs, and 9g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Buttered Grits are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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