Calories in 1 Cup of Oatmeal
1 cup of oatmeal (240 g) has 154 calories. That is 8% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 5.3 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 27 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 15% fat and 71% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of oatmeal has 115 and 1 1/2 cups of oatmeal has 230 calories. Burning 154 calories takes about 27 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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Oatmeal: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of oatmeal?
1 cup of oatmeal weighs about 240 g and has 154 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of oatmeal?
1 cup of oatmeal has 5.3 g of protein, which is 11% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of oatmeal?
1 cup of oatmeal has 27 g of carbohydrates, including 4.1 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugars.
How much oatmeal is 100 calories?
100 calories of oatmeal is 156 g, about 3/4 cup of oatmeal.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID No added fat: 2708381. Original description: Oatmeal, regular or quick, made with water, no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.