Calories in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon-Spice, dry
Generic food Dried or dry Breakfast Cereals
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon-Spice, dry contains 369 kcal per 100 g. A 1 packet, 1 NLEA serving (43 g) provides about 159 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for breakfast cereals on FoodFactly (371 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 121% of the Daily Value for manganese, 79% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 63% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 369 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 5.1 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.81 g | 4% |
| Trans fat C | 0.002 g | |
| Cholesterol I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 416 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 74.5 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber M | 8.2 g | 29% |
| Total sugars M | 21.1 g | |
| Protein M | 10.4 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A ? | 440 µg | 49% |
| Vitamin C I | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K M | 1.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.72 mg | 60% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.81 mg | 63% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 9.2 mg | 57% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.94 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.86 mg | 51% |
| Folate (B9) C | 314 µg | 79% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 29 mg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 229 mg | 18% |
| Iron M | 8.3 mg | 46% |
| Magnesium M | 99 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus M | 353 mg | 28% |
| Potassium M | 303 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 2.6 mg | 24% |
| Copper M | 0.35 mg | 38% |
| Manganese M | 2.8 mg | 121% |
| Selenium M | 2.9 µg | 5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 11%
- Carbohydrates 77%
- Fat 12%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein10.4 gabove the median for breakfast cereals (median 8.5 g)
- Fiber8.2 gabove the median for breakfast cereals (median 5 g)
- Sugars21.1 gabove the median for breakfast cereals (median 18.4 g)
- Fat5.1 gabove the median for breakfast cereals (median 3.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.81 gabove the median for breakfast cereals (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium416 mgabove the median for breakfast cereals (median 344 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water7.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 45.3 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 20.4 g |
| Glucose M | 0.25 g |
| Fructose M | 0.2 g |
| Lactose M | 0.1 g |
| Maltose M | 0.1 g |
| Galactose M | 0.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.06 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.72 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.06 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.062 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 123 µg |
| Retinol M | 440 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.18 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.85 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.1 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (9)
| Water M | 7.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.6 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy I | 1,542 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 1,467 IU |
| Folic acid C | 175 µg |
| Folate, food C | 17 µg |
Other forms of Cereals
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereal, oat squares | 379 | 10.4 g | 73.3 g | 5.2 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, FAMILIA | 388 | 9.5 g | 73.8 g | 6.3 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN | 352 | 11.2 g | 75.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, OAT BRAN FLAKES, HEALTH VALLEY | 380 | 10 g | 78 g | 3 g |
| Cereal, O's, NFS | 379 | 10.5 g | 72 g | 5.8 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, ALPHA-BITS | 389 | 10 g | 80.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER OAT LIFE, plain | 374 | 10 g | 77.7 g | 4.4 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER WHOLE HEARTS oat cereal | 376 | 7.6 g | 80.1 g | 5.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry cereals?
100 g of dried or dry cereals has 369 kcal. 1 packet, 1 NLEA serving (43 g): about 159 kcal.
Is dried or dry cereals high in protein?
Dried or dry cereals contains 10.4 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.5 g in 1 packet, 1 NLEA serving (43 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other breakfast cereals, that is above the median (median 8.5 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry cereals?
Dried or dry cereals has 74.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.2 g of fiber and 21.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry cereals?
Dried or dry cereals contains 5.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.81 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry cereals contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (121% DV), Folate (B9) (79% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (63% DV), Thiamin (B1) (60% DV) and Niacin (B3) (57% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry cereals?
100 g contains 416 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cereals have the same nutrition dried or dry and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon-Spice, dry has 369 kcal, while cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, without salt has 71 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174636. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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