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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 120 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 18 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/ 16 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 42% 396% 33% 58% 9.5% 11% 30% 39% 129% 48%
Calcium: 425mg of 1,000mg 42%
Iron: 32mg of 8mg 396%
Magnesium: 138mg of 420mg 33%
Phosphorus: 409mg of 700mg 58%
Potassium: 324mg of 3,400mg 9.5%
Sodium: 260mg of 2,300mg 11%
Zinc: 3.3mg of 11mg 30%
Copper: 0.35mg of 1mg 39%
Manganese: 3mg of 2mg 129%
Selenium: 27µg of 55µg 48%

Mineral chart - relative view

11 mg
TOP 9%
142 mg
TOP 26%
0.99 mg
TOP 37%
46 mg
TOP 39%
1.1 mg
TOP 64%
8.9 µg
TOP 67%
136 mg
TOP 70%
0.12 mg
TOP 72%
87 mg
TOP 72%
108 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 46% 2.5% 0% 0% 115% 88% 100% 34% 118% 58% 0% 4.5% 1.8%
Vitamin A: 2299IU of 5,000IU 46%
Vitamin E: 0.37mg of 15mg 2.5%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 1.4mg of 1mg 115%
Vitamin B2: 1.1mg of 1mg 88%
Vitamin B3: 16mg of 16mg 100%
Vitamin B5: 1.7mg of 5mg 34%
Vitamin B6: 1.5mg of 1mg 118%
Folate: 234µg of 400µg 58%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 25mg of 550mg 4.5%
Vitamin K: 2.1µg of 120µg 1.8%

Vitamin chart - relative view

766 IU
TOP 25%
0.46 mg
TOP 30%
78 µg
TOP 37%
0.51 mg
TOP 41%
0.38 mg
TOP 41%
5.4 mg
TOP 50%
0.56 mg
TOP 72%
0.71 µg
TOP 82%
0.12 mg
TOP 89%
8.3 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: 8%
4.2 g of 50 g
4.2 g (8% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 4%
2.4 g of 65 g
2.4 g (4% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
20.7 g of 300 g
20.7 g (7% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 7%
148.7 g of 2,000 g
148.7 g (7% of DV )
Other:
1 g
1 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 76% 42% 40% 39% 34% 20% 39% 44% 43%
Tryptophan: 212mg of 280mg 76%
Threonine: 441mg of 1,050mg 42%
Isoleucine: 558mg of 1,400mg 40%
Leucine: 1062mg of 2,730mg 39%
Lysine: 717mg of 2,100mg 34%
Methionine: 212mg of 1,050mg 20%
Phenylalanine: 690mg of 1,750mg 39%
Valine: 802mg of 1,820mg 44%
Histidine: 303mg of 700mg 43%

Fat type information

22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.69 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.75 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

96% 3%
Starch: 18 g
Sucrose: 0.51 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.28 g

Fiber content ratio for Oatmeal

4% 15% 81%
Sugar: 0.81 g
Fiber: 3 g
Other: 17 g

All nutrients for Oatmeal per selected serving size (1 oz, dry, yields - 177g)

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 120kcal 6% 81% 1.4 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 4.2g 10% 75% 1.2 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 2.4g 4% 72% 24.5 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 18g N/A 46% 5.4 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 21g 7% 46% 2.4 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 46mg 11% 39% 5.4 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 142mg 14% 26% 1.6 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 108mg 3% 90% 2.4 times less than CucumberCucumber
Iron 11mg 132% 9% 2.3 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 0.81g N/A 71% 19.5 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 3g 12% 40% 1.4 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.12mg 13% 72% 2.2 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 1.1mg 10% 64% 10.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 18g 8% 94% 1.5 times less than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 136mg 19% 70% 2.4 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 87mg 4% 72% 10 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 230µg 26% 27%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1% 89% 20.9 times less than KiwiKiwi
Selenium 8.9µg 16% 67%
Manganese 0.99mg 43% 37%
Vitamin B1 0.46mg 38% 30% Equal to Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 29% 41% 1.7 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 5.4mg 33% 50% 3.2 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 11% 72% 3.6 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.51mg 39% 41% 2.4 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 0.71µg 1% 82% 254 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 78µg 19% 37% 1.4 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Trans Fat 0.01g N/A 72% 4963.3 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2% 76% 26.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Choline 8.3mg 2% 92%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.69g N/A 74% 25.1 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.75g N/A 65% 110.7 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0% 88% 7.6 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.15mg 0% 91% 8.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0% 90% 8.7 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.35mg 0% 89% 12.2 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.24mg 0% 89% 3.3 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.07mg 0% 90% 2.4 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0% 89% 5.1 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.27mg 0% 89% 13.4 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.1mg 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 120
% Daily Value*
3.7%
Total Fat 2.4g
1.8%
Saturated Fat 0.4g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
3.8%
Sodium 87mg
6.9%
Total Carbohydrate 21g
12%
Dietary Fiber 3g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 4.2g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 142mg 14%

Iron 11mg 132%

Potassium 108mg 3.2%

*
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.
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Low in Sugars
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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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