Quaker Oat Life cereal (plain) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 42 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.2g10% of calories
- Carbs33g79% of calories
- Fat1.9g10% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Quaker Oat Life cereal (plain) (1 cup, 42 g) has 157 calories, with 4.2 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 1.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (79% of calories). It is high in thiamine (45% DV), riboflavin (b2) (48% DV) and niacin (45% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Thiamine45%
- Riboflavin (B2)48%
- Niacin45%
- Vitamin B658%
- Folate (B9)137%
- Iron154%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber10%
- Calcium15%
- Magnesium10%
- Copper13%
- Selenium18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (42 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 45% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 48% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 58% |
| Folate (B9) | 548 μg | 137% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Choline | 10 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 147 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 12 mg | 154% |
| Potassium | 119 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 41 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 178 mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 10 μg | 18% |
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0.4 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 8 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 157 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 30minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 19minCycling (moderate)
- 13minRunning (6 mph)
- 22minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Quaker Oat Life cereal (plain)?
One serving of Quaker Oat Life cereal (plain) (1 cup) has 157 calories, which works out to 374 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Quaker Oat Life cereal (plain) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Quaker Oat Life cereal (plain) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Quaker Oat Life cereal (plain)?
210 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Quaker Oat Life cereal (plain)?
8.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
