Instant Oatmeal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Instant Oatmeal by Giant scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Instant Oatmeal by Giant provides 370 calories, 7.4g protein, 3.7g fat, and 77.8g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.0g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 5.6g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.9g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (33.3g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Instant Oatmeal by Giant sits near the middle of the cereals category with 370 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Sugar is a concern at 33.3g per 100g (61% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 370 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 7.4g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 33.3g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 5.6g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.9g per 100g
- •Sodium: 537mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 33.3g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Instant Oatmeal doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Whole grain rolled oats, sugar, dehydrated apples (treated with sodium sulfite to promote color retention), cinnamon, salt, calcium carbonate (a source of calcium), natural flavors, guar gum, mono - and diglycerides, ferric phosphate (a source of iron), niacinamide*, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6)*, riboflavin*, vitamin a palmitate, thiamin mononitrate*, folic acid*.