Nutrition facts

Oatmeal Calories & Nutrition facts

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17
May

Oats is one of the healthiest grains, mostly grown in North America and Europe. There are 166 oatmeal calories in one serve(234g). Boring but healthy oatmeal can be made fascinating with a small handful of dried fruit like sliced almonds, flaxseed, chia seeds. Oats is a whole grain and so it contains more nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fiber and also beta glucan (beneficial for cholesterol).

Nutrition Facts of Oatmeal:

 
Amount Per Serving(234 grams)
Calories from Fat 32
Calories 166
% Daily Value*
                     
6%
Total Fat 3.6g
4%
Saturated Fat 0.7g
 
Trans Fat 0g
 
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
 
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
0%
Cholesterol  0mg
0%
Sodium  9.4mg
5%
Potassium  164mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 28g
16%
Dietary Fiber 4g
 
Sugars 0.6g
 
Protein 5.9g
0%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
1.6%
Calcium
12%
Iron
 
Oats contains less fat and is a good source of protein and manganese, also contain micronutrients like iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium. There are different varieties of oats:
  • Groats
  • Steel cut oats
  • Rolled oats
  • Quick cooking oats
  • Instant oatmeal

Steel cut oats are good for breakfast, yes they take long time to cook but, they’re worth it.