Oats

Oats nutrition facts

Per 1 cup Β· 156 g

Calories
607
30%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    26g
    17% of calories
  • Carbs
    103g
    67% of calories
  • Fat
    11g
    16% of calories
Portion
  • βœ“ Sodium free
  • βœ“ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Oats (1 cup, 156 g) has 607 calories, with 26 g of protein, 103 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (67% of calories). It is high in protein (53% DV), dietary fiber (59% DV) and thiamine (99% DV).

Per 100 g
389cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.3g
Net carbs
87g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
17g

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein53%
  • Dietary fiber59%
  • Thiamine99%
  • Folate (B9)22%
  • Pantothenic acid42%
  • Iron92%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)17%
  • Vitamin B614%
  • Potassium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (156 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0 ΞΌg
0%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 ΞΌg
0%
Thiamine1 mg
99%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
17%
Niacin1 mg
9%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
14%
Folate (B9)87 ΞΌg
22%
Vitamin B120 ΞΌg
0%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
42%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium84 mg
8%
Iron7 mg
92%
Potassium669 mg
14%
Magnesium276 mg
66%
Phosphorus816 mg
117%
Zinc6 mg
56%
Copper1 mg
109%
Manganese8 mg
333%
Full breakdown Β· 23 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 gβ€”
Arginine2 gβ€”
Aspartic acid2 gβ€”
Cystine1 gβ€”
Glutamic acid6 gβ€”
Glycine1 gβ€”
Histidine1 gβ€”
Isoleucine1 gβ€”
Leucine2 gβ€”
Lysine1 gβ€”
Methionine0.5 gβ€”
Monounsaturated fats3 gβ€”
Phenylalanine1 gβ€”
Polyunsaturated fats4 gβ€”
Proline1 gβ€”
Retinol0 ΞΌgβ€”
Serine1 gβ€”
Threonine1 gβ€”
Total omega 30 gβ€”
Total omega 60 gβ€”
Tryptophan0.4 gβ€”
Tyrosine1 gβ€”
Valine1 gβ€”

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Burning 607 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 115min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 73min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 51min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 85min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Oats?

One serving of Oats (1 cup) has 607 calories, which works out to 389 calories per 100 g. That is about 30% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Oats high in protein?

It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (53% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Oats keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 87 g of net carbs and 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Oats?

3.1 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

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