Oats nutrition facts
Avena sativa L.
100 grams of oats contain 389 calories, 17 g of protein, 66 g of carbohydrates and 6.9 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (214% DV), copper (70% DV), thiamin (B1) (64% DV) and magnesium (42% DV). Most of its calories (67%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Manganese214%
- Copper70%
- Thiamin (B1)64%
- Magnesium42%
- Phosphorus42%
- Dietary fiber38%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.76 mg | 64% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.96 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.35 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate | 56 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4.72 mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 429 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 177 mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 523 mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 3.97 mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.63 mg | 70% |
| Manganese | 4.92 mg | 214% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 1.22 g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.18 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.54 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 8.22 g | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other cereal grains and pasta
| Per 100 g | Oats | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 389 | 284 | +37% |
| Protein | 16.9 g | 8.81 g | +92% |
| Total carbohydrate | 66.3 g | 58.5 g | +13% |
| Total fat | 6.9 g | 2.25 g | +206% |
| Dietary fiber | 10.6 g | 5.77 g | +84% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 94.9 mg | -98% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169705. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.