Calories in Oatmeal

📏 Serving Size: 1 cup (234.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 166.1
  • Total Fat 3.2 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.6 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 114.7 mg
  • Potassium 163.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 28.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber 4.0 g
  • Sugars 0.7 g
  • Protein 5.9 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.2 mg
  • Calcium 18.7 mg
  • Copper 0.2 mg
  • Folate 14.0 µg
  • Iron 2.1 mg
  • Magnesium 42.1 mg
  • Manganese 1.3 mg
  • Niacin 0.5 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 1.1 mg
  • Phosphorus 180.2 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.2 mg
  • Zinc 2.2 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 166.1 calories per serving (1 cup (234.0g)), Oatmeal is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 28.2g per serving (68.3% of calories), with a good 4.0g of dietary fiber. It contains 2.1mg of iron (12% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Oatmeal contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories166.1 kcal8.3%
Total Fat3.2 g4%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Sodium114.7 mg5%
Total Carbohydrate28.2 g10%
Dietary Fiber4.0 g14%
Total Sugars0.7 g1%
Protein5.9 g12%
Vitamin E0.2 mg1%
Thiamin (B-1)0.18 mg15%
Riboflavin (B-2)0.05 mg4%
Niacin (B-3)0.5 mg3%
Pantothenic Acid (B-5)1.07 mg21% ✅
Vitamin B-60.01 mg1%
Folate14.0 µg4%
Calcium18.7 mg1%
Iron2.1 mg12%
Potassium163.8 mg3%
Magnesium42.1 mg10%
Phosphorus180.2 mg14%
Zinc2.2 mg20% ✅
Copper0.18 mg19%
Manganese1.35 mg58% ✅
Selenium10.3 µg19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Oatmeal accounts for 8.3% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 68.3% of the calories.

Fat 17.3%
Carbs 68.3%
Fat 17.3% Carbs 68.3% Protein 14.4%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 166.1 calories in Oatmeal? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 12.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 28.7 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 18.2 min
HIIT 15.4 min
Deadlift 20.5 min

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