Instant oatmeal: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: instant oatmeal, with water.
10.0g net carbs per 100 g
0.7carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
82glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 10.0 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Energy | 68 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 171662 “Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved)”. Net carbs = total carbs 11.7 g − fiber 1.7 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 pack177 g | 1 cup234 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 17.6 | 23.3 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Glycemic load | 14 | 19 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 82. This is the mean that the authors give in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Instant oat porridge, mean of four foods
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