Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
Shoney's

Cheese Grits

Buffet - BreakfastPopular

Shoney's Cheese Grits is fat-leaning, with about 57% of macro calories from fat. Each serving has 100 calories, 2g protein, 8g carbs, and 6g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

0.5 cup
Serving Size
100
Calories
Per serving
2 g
Protein
8 g
Carbs
6 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories100 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g8%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g13%
Trans Fat 1 g—
Cholesterol 10 mg3%
Sodium 220 mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 8 g3%
Dietary Fiber 0 g0%
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

100
kcal
Protein2 g (9%)
Carbs8 g (34%)
Fat6 g (57%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density2/10

9% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index3.2/10

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

Activity estimate25 min walk

About 10 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 2 g4%
Fiber 0 g0%
Sodium 220 mg10%
Sugars 0 g—
Saturated Fat 2.5 g13%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein2/10 protein density from 2g protein and 100 calories.No
Lower carb8g carbs per serving.Yes
Low fat6g total fat per serving.No
High sugar0g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium220mg sodium per serving.No
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Cheese Grits Compared With Nearby Items

Shoney's Cheese Grits is listed in the Buffet - Breakfast category with 100 calories, 2g protein, 8g carbs, and 6g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Cheese 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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