Grains, bread & pasta

Oats: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 379 kcal, 13 g protein, 58 g carbohydrates and 6.5 g fat. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 10 g) provides about 38 kcal.

Amount
Energy

38 kcal

159 kJ · 2% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein1.3 g · 15%
Carbohydrates5.8 g · 64%
Fat0.7 g · 16%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 tbsp · 10 g
Energy1,586 kJ / 379 kcal159 kJ / 38 kcal
Fat6.5 g0.7 g
of which saturates1.1 g0.1 g
Carbohydrate58 g5.8 g
of which sugars1.0 g0.1 g
Fibre10 g1.0 g
Protein13 g1.3 g
Salt0.02 g< 0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in oats?

379 kcal (1,586 kJ) per 100 g. 1 tbsp (10 g) provides about 38 kcal.

How many carbs are in oats?

58 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 1.0 g sugars, plus 10 g fibre. 1 tbsp (10 g) has about 5.8 g carbohydrates.

How much protein is in oats?

13 g protein per 100 g; 1 tbsp (10 g) has about 1.3 g. That is 15% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, dry”, FDC ID 173904. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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