Oat bran cereal (dry) nutrition facts
Per ½ cup (1 NLEA serving) · 40 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6.8g17% of calories
- Carbs25g64% of calories
- Fat3.2g18% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Oat bran cereal (dry) (½ cup (1 NLEA serving), 40 g) has 146 calories, with 6.8 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrates and 3.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (64% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (20% DV), thiamine (32% DV) and iron (40% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber20%
- Thiamine32%
- Iron40%
- Magnesium23%
- Phosphorus40%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Zinc15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ½ cup (1 NLEA serving) (40 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 32% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Niacin | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 32 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 232 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 96 mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 278 mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 146 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 28minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 17minCycling (moderate)
- 12minRunning (6 mph)
- 20minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Oat bran cereal (dry)?
One serving of Oat bran cereal (dry) (½ cup (1 NLEA serving)) has 146 calories, which works out to 364 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Oat bran cereal (dry) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 17% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Oat bran cereal (dry) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 19 g of net carbs and 64% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Oat bran cereal (dry)?
2 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Oat bran cereal (dry)?
0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
