Original instant oatmeal
Packaged product Breakfast Cereals Essential Everyday
Original instant oatmeal contains 375 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 40 g, 1 container (40 g) provides about 150 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from fat and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for breakfast cereals on FoodFactly (400 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 83% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 83% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 50% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 375 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.3 g | 6% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 288 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 67.5 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber L | 10 g | 36% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 12.5 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A L | 750 µg | 83% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.65 mg | 50% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 8 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.85 mg | 50% |
| Folate (B9) L | 120 µg | 30% |
| Calcium L | 650 mg | 50% |
| Iron L | 9 mg | 50% |
| Magnesium L | 100 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus L | 375 mg | 30% |
| Potassium L | 350 mg | 7% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 72%
- Fat 15%
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
- Protein12.5 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber10 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 7.1 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 18 g)
- Fat6.3 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 2 g)
- Sodium288 mgabove the median for breakfast cereals (median 148 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 2.5 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 18,000 IU |
|---|---|
| Folic acid L | 125 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 375 kcal | 375 kcal |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 12.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67.5 g | 67.5 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 6.3 g |
| Fiber | 10 g | 10 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 288 mg | 288 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Essential Everyday
- Barcode
- 0041303053041
- Label serving
- 40 g (1 CONTAINER)
- Category
- Breakfast Cereals
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Whole grain rolled oats, whole oat flour, calcium carbonate (a source of calcium), salt, guar, gum, caramel color, mono-and diglycerides, ferric phosphate (a source of iron), niacinamide*, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6)*, riboflavin*, vitamin a pal
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original instant oatmeal?
100 g of Original instant oatmeal has 375 kcal. Serving, 40 g, 1 container (40 g): about 150 kcal.
Is Original instant oatmeal high in protein?
Original instant oatmeal contains 12.5 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in serving, 40 g, 1 container (40 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other breakfast cereals, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.3 g).
How many carbs are in Original instant oatmeal?
Original instant oatmeal has 67.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Original instant oatmeal?
Original instant oatmeal contains 6.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Original instant oatmeal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (83% DV), Vitamin A (83% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (50% DV), Niacin (B3) (50% DV) and Vitamin B6 (50% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Original instant oatmeal?
100 g contains 288 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 4, 2026. 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: Branded Foods, record 2460713. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 13, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041303053041. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 4, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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