The Quaker Oats, Co. Quaker Quick Oats nutrition facts
Per ½ cup dry · 40 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5g13% of calories
- Carbs27g70% of calories
- Fat3g17% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of The Quaker Oats, Co. Quaker Quick Oats (½ cup dry, 40 g) has 160 calories, with 5 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (70% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber14%
- Thiamine17%
- Iron19%
- Magnesium10%
- Phosphorus19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ½ cup dry (40 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 17% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 130 mg | 19% |
Full breakdown · 3 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 160 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)
- 23minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in The Quaker Oats, Co. Quaker Quick Oats?
One serving of The Quaker Oats, Co. Quaker Quick Oats (½ cup dry) has 160 calories, which works out to 400 calories per 100 g. That is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are The Quaker Oats, Co. Quaker Quick Oats high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are The Quaker Oats, Co. Quaker Quick Oats keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 23 g of net carbs and 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in The Quaker Oats, Co. Quaker Quick Oats?
0 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in The Quaker Oats, Co. Quaker Quick Oats?
1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
