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Oatmeal nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved)

Important nutritional characteristics for Oatmeal

Oatmeal
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
79 (high)
Glycemic load 18 (medium)
Insulin index  ⓘ https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/66/5/1264/4655967 – II for oatmeal porridge 40
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 341 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 50 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cup, cooked (234 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 1 (acidic)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ 47 mg
TOP 9% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 91% of foods
TOP 25% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 75% of foods
TOP 26% Retinol ⓘHigher in Retinol content than 74% of foods
TOP 26% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 74% of foods
TOP 27% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 73% of foods

Oatmeal calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 68
Calories in 1 cup, cooked 159 234 g
Calories in 1 cup, dry, yields 341 501 g
Calories in 1 oz, dry, yields 120 177 g
Calories in 1 packet, dry, yields 120 177 g

Oatmeal Glycemic index (GI)

79

Oatmeal Glycemic load (GL)

18

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 1120% 93% 165% 27% 32% 85% 110% 365% 137%
Calcium: 1202mg of 1,000mg 120%
Iron: 90mg of 8mg 1120%
Magnesium: 391mg of 420mg 93%
Phosphorus: 1157mg of 700mg 165%
Potassium: 917mg of 3,400mg 27%
Sodium: 736mg of 2,300mg 32%
Zinc: 9.3mg of 11mg 85%
Copper: 0.99mg of 1mg 110%
Manganese: 8.4mg of 2mg 365%
Selenium: 75µg of 55µg 137%

Mineral chart - relative view

30 mg
TOP 9%
401 mg
TOP 26%
2.8 mg
TOP 37%
130 mg
TOP 39%
3.1 mg
TOP 64%
25 µg
TOP 67%
386 mg
TOP 70%
0.33 mg
TOP 72%
245 mg
TOP 72%
306 mg
TOP 90%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 130% 7% 0% 0% 326% 249% 284% 95% 335% 165% 0% 13% 5%
Vitamin A: 6508IU of 5,000IU 130%
Vitamin E: 1.1mg of 15mg 7%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 3.9mg of 1mg 326%
Vitamin B2: 3.2mg of 1mg 249%
Vitamin B3: 45mg of 16mg 284%
Vitamin B5: 4.8mg of 5mg 95%
Vitamin B6: 4.4mg of 1mg 335%
Folate: 661µg of 400µg 165%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 71mg of 550mg 13%
Vitamin K: 6µg of 120µg 5%

Vitamin chart - relative view

2169 IU
TOP 25%
1.3 mg
TOP 30%
220 µg
TOP 37%
1.5 mg
TOP 41%
1.1 mg
TOP 41%
15 mg
TOP 50%
1.6 mg
TOP 72%
2 µg
TOP 82%
0.35 mg
TOP 89%
24 mg
TOP 92%
0 mg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

3% 2% 12% 83%
Protein:
Daily Value: 24%
11.9 g of 50 g
11.9 g (24% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 10%
6.8 g of 65 g
6.8 g (10% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 19%
58.5 g of 300 g
58.5 g (19% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 21%
421 g of 2,000 g
421 g (21% of DV )
Other:
2.9 g
2.9 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 215% 119% 113% 110% 97% 57% 112% 125% 122%
Tryptophan: 601mg of 280mg 215%
Threonine: 1247mg of 1,050mg 119%
Isoleucine: 1578mg of 1,400mg 113%
Leucine: 3006mg of 2,730mg 110%
Lysine: 2029mg of 2,100mg 97%
Methionine: 601mg of 1,050mg 57%
Phenylalanine: 1954mg of 1,750mg 112%
Valine: 2270mg of 1,820mg 125%
Histidine: 857mg of 700mg 122%

Fat type information

22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

96% 3%
Starch: 52 g
Sucrose: 1.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.8 g

Fiber content ratio for Oatmeal

4% 15% 81%
Sugar: 2.3 g
Fiber: 8.5 g
Other: 48 g

All nutrients for Oatmeal per selected serving size (1 cup, dry, yields - 501g)

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 341kcal 17% 81% 1.4 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 12g 28% 75% 1.2 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 6.8g 10% 72% 24.5 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 50g N/A 46% 5.4 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 58g 19% 46% 2.4 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 130mg 31% 39% 5.4 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 401mg 40% 26% 1.6 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 306mg 9% 90% 2.4 times less than CucumberCucumber
Iron 30mg 373% 9% 2.3 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 2.3g N/A 71% 19.5 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 8.5g 34% 40% 1.4 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.33mg 37% 72% 2.2 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 3.1mg 28% 64% 10.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 52g 21% 94% 1.5 times less than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 386mg 55% 70% 2.4 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 245mg 11% 72% 10 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 651µg 72% 27%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2% 89% 20.9 times less than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 2.8mg 122% 37%
Selenium 25µg 46% 67%
Vitamin B1 1.3mg 109% 30% Equal to Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 1.1mg 83% 41% 1.7 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 15mg 95% 50% 3.2 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 1.6mg 32% 72% 3.6 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 112% 41% 2.4 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 2µg 2% 82% 254 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0.02g N/A 72% 4963.3 times less than MargarineMargarine
Folate 220µg 55% 37% 1.4 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6% 76% 26.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Choline 24mg 4% 92%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g N/A 74% 25.1 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 2.1g N/A 65% 110.7 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0% 88% 7.6 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.42mg 0% 91% 8.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0% 90% 8.7 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1mg 0% 89% 12.2 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.68mg 0% 89% 3.3 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.2mg 0% 90% 2.4 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 0% 89% 5.1 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.76mg 0% 89% 13.4 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.29mg 0% 90% 13.1 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 0g 0% 100% N/AApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 341
% Daily Value*
10%
Total Fat 6.8g
5.1%
Saturated Fat 1.1g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
11%
Sodium 245mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate 58g
34%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 12g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 401mg 40%

Iron 30mg 373%

Potassium 306mg 9%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
ok

Oatmeal nutrition infographic

Oatmeal nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients

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