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Shrimp And Grits has an estimated glycemic index of 55 (range 50 to 62), which is low, and a glycemic load of 21 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (approximately 240 g)) at 350 calories, with 15 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat.
American cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 cup (approximately 240 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 40 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 8 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: shrimp, grits (corn), butter, milk, cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, green onions
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Cream Pie | 20 | 350 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 20 | 400 |
| Apple Pie | 19 | 320 |
| Thanksgiving Stuffing | 19 | 250 |
| Breakfast Sandwich | 18 | 350 |
NutriOptio estimates 350 calories in one serving (1 cup (approximately 240 g)) of a typical shrimp and grits recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 21, which is high (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical shrimp and grits C on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical shrimp and grits in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.
