Why You Should Eat Oats
- Oats contain a specific type of fiber that lowers cholesterol and lower cholesterol means healthier arteries!
- Helps to keep blood sugar levels stable
- Lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes
- Antioxidants in oats protect LDL cholesterol (the good kind) which aid in a healthy cardiovascular system
- Lowers the risk of heart failure
Learn how to cook and prepare oats in many ways to better your life.
Nutrition Profile
The following table is the nutritional profile of 1 cup cooked oat groats courtesy of USDA.
Scientific Name: Avena sativa L.
| Nutrient | Units | 1.00 X 1 cup ——- 156g |
|---|---|---|
| Proximates | ||
| Water |
g
|
12.82
|
| Energy |
kcal
|
607
|
| Energy |
kJ
|
2540
|
| Protein |
g
|
26.35
|
| Total lipid (fat) |
g
|
10.76
|
| Ash |
g
|
2.68
|
| Carbohydrate, by difference |
g
|
103.38
|
| Fiber, total dietary |
g
|
16.5
|
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium, Ca |
mg
|
84
|
| Iron, Fe |
mg
|
7.36
|
| Magnesium, Mg |
mg
|
276
|
| Phosphorus, P |
mg
|
816
|
| Potassium, K |
mg
|
669
|
| Sodium, Na |
mg
|
3
|
| Zinc, Zn |
mg
|
6.19
|
| Copper, Cu |
mg
|
0.977
|
| Manganese, Mn |
mg
|
7.669
|
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid |
mg
|
0.0
|
| Thiamin |
mg
|
1.190
|
| Riboflavin |
mg
|
0.217
|
| Niacin |
mg
|
1.499
|
| Pantothenic acid |
mg
|
2.104
|
| Vitamin B-6 |
mg
|
0.186
|
| Folate, total |
mcg
|
87
|
| Folic acid |
mcg
|
0
|
| Folate, food |
mcg
|
87
|
| Folate, DFE |
mcg_DFE
|
87
|
| Vitamin B-12 |
mcg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin B-12, added |
mcg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin A, RAE |
mcg_RAE
|
0
|
| Retinol |
mcg
|
0
|
| Vitamin A, IU |
IU
|
0
|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) |
mcg
|
0.0
|
| Vitamin D |
IU
|
0
|
| Lipids | ||
| Fatty acids, total saturated |
g
|
1.899
|
| 12:0 |
g
|
0.037
|
| 14:0 |
g
|
0.023
|
| 16:0 |
g
|
1.613
|
| 18:0 |
g
|
0.101
|
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated |
g
|
3.398
|
| 16:1 undifferentiated |
g
|
0.020
|
| 18:1 undifferentiated |
g
|
3.377
|
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated |
g
|
3.955
|
| 18:2 undifferentiated |
g
|
3.781
|
| 18:3 undifferentiated |
g
|
0.173
|
| Cholesterol |
mg
|
0
|
| Amino acids | ||
| Tryptophan |
g
|
0.365
|
| Threonine |
g
|
0.897
|
| Isoleucine |
g
|
1.083
|
| Leucine |
g
|
2.003
|
| Lysine |
g
|
1.094
|
| Methionine |
g
|
0.487
|
| Cystine |
g
|
0.636
|
| Phenylalanine |
g
|
1.396
|
| Tyrosine |
g
|
0.894
|
| Valine |
g
|
1.462
|
| Arginine |
g
|
1.860
|
| Histidine |
g
|
0.632
|
| Alanine |
g
|
1.374
|
| Aspartic acid |
g
|
2.259
|
| Glutamic acid |
g
|
5.791
|
| Glycine |
g
|
1.312
|
| Proline |
g
|
1.457
|
| Serine |
g
|
1.170
|
| Other | ||
| Alcohol, ethyl |
g
|
0.0
|
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009)
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