Calories in rolled oats

A usual serving, 4 tablespoons (40 g), has about 150 kcal; 100 g ≈ 379 kcal.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts
Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs Fibre
100 g 379 13 g 6.5 g 58 g 10 g
4 tablespoons 40 g 152 5.3 g 2.6 g 23 g 4 g

Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: high · Updated:

Calories per serving

Calories per serving
Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs
4 tablespoons 40 g 152 5.3 g 2.6 g 23 g
6 tablespoons 60 g 227 7.9 g 3.9 g 35 g

How it fits into a day

Four tablespoons of dry rolled oats, about 40 g, have about 150 kcal and 4 g fibre. Cooked in water they gain no calories; with milk, honey and a banana the breakfast goes past 430 kcal. About 65% of the calories come from carbs.

A usual serving (4 tablespoons) is about 8% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.

Lighter options

  • Measure oats dry, before cooking, because cooked oats swell.
  • For more protein, cook them in milk or add yogurt.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in 4 tablespoons of oats?

About 150 kcal in 40 g, with 5.3 g protein, 2.6 g fat and 23 g carbs.

How many calories are in 100 g of rolled oats?

About 379 kcal per 100 g: 13 g protein, 6.5 g fat and 58 g carbs, plus 10 g fibre.

How many calories are in porridge made with milk?

40 g of oats with 200 ml of milk come to about 270 kcal, before fruit and honey.

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