Quick Oats
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
375
Density
3.75kcal/g
Protein / 100g
12.5g
Carbs / 100g
67.5g
Fat / 100g
6.3g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Quick Oats has 3.75 calories per gram (375 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Cup | 40 g | 150 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 375 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein12.5 g / 100 g13% of calories
- Carbs67.5 g / 100 g72% of calories
- Fat6.3 g / 100 g15% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Quick Oats is 25× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (3.75 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Quick Oats is 8.2× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (3.75 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Quick Oats is 1.5× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (3.75 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about quick oats
- How many calories are in 100 grams of quick oats?
- Quick Oats contains 375 calories per 100 g, along with 12.5 g of protein, 67.5 g of carbohydrates, and 6.3 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of quick oats?
- Quick Oats has a calorie density of 3.75 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 1/2 cup of quick oats?
- One 1/2 cup of Quick Oats weighs about 40 g and provides roughly 150 calories.
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