Calories in 8 Oz of Instant Oatmeal
8 oz of instant oatmeal (227 g) has 154 calories. That is 8% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 5.1 g of protein, 2.9 g of fat and 30 g of carbohydrates, a split of 12% protein, 16% fat and 72% carbs. For comparison, 6 oz of instant oatmeal has 116 calories. Burning 154 calories takes about 28 minutes of brisk walking or 12 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Instant Oatmeal calories by serving size
Common amounts of instant oatmeal with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 50 g | 34 | 1.1 g | 0.7 g | 6.6 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 68 | 2.3 g | 1.3 g | 13 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 77 | 2.6 g | 1.5 g | 15 g |
| 1/2 cup | 120 g | 82 | 2.7 g | 1.6 g | 16 g |
| 1 keurig cup | 170 g | 116 | 3.8 g | 2.2 g | 22 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 136 | 4.5 g | 2.6 g | 26 g |
| 8 oz | 227 g | 154 | 5.1 g | 2.9 g | 30 g |
| 1 cup | 240 g | 163 | 5.4 g | 3.1 g | 32 g |
| 2 keurig cups | 340 g | 231 | 7.7 g | 4.4 g | 45 g |
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Instant Oatmeal: common questions
How many calories are in 8 oz of instant oatmeal?
8 oz of instant oatmeal weighs about 227 g and has 154 calories.
How much protein is in 8 oz of instant oatmeal?
8 oz of instant oatmeal has 5.1 g of protein, which is 10% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 8 oz of instant oatmeal?
8 oz of instant oatmeal has 30 g of carbohydrates, including 4.3 g of fiber and 0.6 g of sugars.
How much instant oatmeal is 100 calories?
100 calories of instant oatmeal is 147 g, about 3/4 keurig cup of instant oatmeal.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2708387. Original description: Oatmeal, instant, plain, made with water, no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.