Grains, bread and potatoes
How much protein is in a bowl of oatmeal?
Oatmeal (cooked) has 2.5 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, 234 g) has 5.9 g of protein and 166 calories.
- Protein, 1 cup (234 g)
- 5.9 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 3.5 g
Moderate protein density
Protein in oatmeal (cooked) by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (14.6 g) | 0.4 g | 10 | 1.8 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 cup (234 g) | 5.9 g | 166 | 28.1 g | 3.5 g |
| ¾ cup (175 g) | 4.4 g | 124 | 21 g | 2.6 g |
| 100 g | 2.5 g | 71 | 12 g | 1.5 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 71
- Protein
- 2.5 g
- Carbs
- 12 g
- Fat
- 1.5 g
- Fibre
- 1.7 g
- Sugar
- 0.3 g
- Sodium
- 4 mg
Grains, bread and potatoes: most protein per calorie
- Whole wheat bread 4.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Plain bagel 4 g protein per 100 cal
- Quinoa 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Pasta 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Oats (dry) 3.5 g protein per 100 cal
- White bread 3.3 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is a bowl of oatmeal high in protein?
Somewhat. It has 3.5 g of protein per 100 calories, more than 41% of the 106 foods we track. Foods like chicken breast or tofu sit well above that.
How much protein is in 100 g of oatmeal (cooked)?
2.5 g, with 71 calories.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 173905: "Cereals, oats, regular and quick, unenriched, cooked with water (includes boiling and microwaving), without salt" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.