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Last updated: Aug 9, 2026

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Cheesy Grits

Sides & Small PlatesPopular

First Watch Cheesy Grits is carb-leaning, with about 48% of macro calories from carb. Each serving has 180 calories, 8g protein, 22g carbs, and 7g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

1 serving

Serving Size

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180

Calories

Per serving

8 g

Protein

22 g

Carbs

7 g

Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories180 kcal

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7 g9%

Saturated Fat 4 g20%

Trans Fat 0 g—

Cholesterol 20 mg7%

Sodium 910 mg40%

Total Carbohydrate 22 g8%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Total Sugars 0 g—

Protein 8 g16%

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

Protein8 g (17%)

Carbs22 g (48%)

Fat7 g (34%)

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

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density4.4/10

17% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index6.8/10

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

Activity estimate45 min walk

About 18 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 8 g16%

Fiber 1 g4%

Sodium 910 mg40%

Sugars 0 g—

Saturated Fat 4 g20%

How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein4.4/10 protein density from 8g protein and 180 calories.No

Lower carb22g carbs per serving.Yes

Low fat7g total fat per serving.No

High sugar0g total sugars per serving.No

High sodium910mg sodium per serving.Yes

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

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Cheesy Grits Compared With Nearby Items

First Watch Cheesy Grits is listed in the Sides & Small Plates category with 180 calories, 8g protein, 22g carbs, and 7g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Cheesy 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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