Instant Oatmeal
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
425
Density
4.25kcal/g
Protein / 100g
10.0g
Carbs / 100g
77.5g
Fat / 100g
6.3g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Instant Oatmeal has 4.25 calories per gram (425 per 100 g). Calorie-packed. Small weights carry a lot of energy, so portion size matters a lot here. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Packet | 40 g | 170 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 425 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein10.0 g / 100 g10% of calories
- Carbs77.5 g / 100 g76% of calories
- Fat6.3 g / 100 g14% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Instant Oatmeal is 8.2× as dense than Apple (4.25 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
- Instant Oatmeal is 4.0× as dense than Chicken Breast (4.25 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
- Instant Oatmeal is 2.1× less dense than Olive Oil (4.25 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about instant oatmeal
- How many calories are in 100 grams of instant oatmeal?
- Instant Oatmeal contains 425 calories per 100 g, along with 10.0 g of protein, 77.5 g of carbohydrates, and 6.3 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of instant oatmeal?
- Instant Oatmeal has a calorie density of 4.25 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one packet of instant oatmeal?
- One packet of Instant Oatmeal weighs about 40 g and provides roughly 170 calories.