Oatmeal nutrition facts
Is oatmeal truly beneficial for reducing cholesterol and keeping our hearts healthy? Let’s review some oatmeal nutrition facts to get the real scoop.
A half-cup of instant, regular oatmeal contains the following:
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150 calories
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30 grams of carbohydrates
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8 grams of fiber
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11 grams of protein
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5 grams of fat (1 gram saturated)
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20 percent daily value (DV) of iron
Oatmeal is also rich in other minerals. The same half-cup of plain, instant oatmeal contains:
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30 percent DV of magnesium
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33 percent DV of phosphorous
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33 percent DV of selenium
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20 percent DV of copper
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150 percent DV of manganese
Isn’t 30 grams of carbs a lot for weight-watchers?
Maybe for a bodybuilder about to compete in a contest, but for the majority of people, the mix of slow-burning carbohydrates and fiber found in oats is a great source of fuel for breakfast.
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