How Many Calories Are In Porridge Oats?

• Oats & Porridge
  

• Rolled Vs Steel Cut
  

• Porridge Good For You
  

• A Health Food
  

• For Weight Loss
  

• How Many Calories
  

• FAQs
  

• Healthy Portion Size
  

• Fibre Type
  

• Organic Better
  

• Oats In Growli
  

• Porridge vs Growli
  

• Nutrition Facts
  

Oats are not just delicious for breakfast, but they are also incredibly nutritious and naturally gluten free. Oats are a whole grain and are often classed as one of the healthiest grains to eat because of the high levels of fibre, folate, magnesium, copper, calcium and antioxidants.

Oats are a very healthy food that can be eaten in many different ways. They are high in protein, soluble fiber, and whole grains.

Oats contain beta-glucan, a type of fibre which is an anti-inflammatory agent that may protect the heart and other organs. Eating oats also helps to regulate cholesterol levels and blood sugar and have long been known for their inherent health benefits.

Are oats and porridge oats the same thing?

Oats also known a Avena Sativa, can be bought in a variety of different types; oat groats (the least processed that most cooking) rolled, steel cut, old fashioned, oatmeal, oat bran, oat flour. 'porridge oats' or 'quick oats' are the most highly processed with the least cooking time required.

Porridge is a meal made from processed oats which are cooked either in a saucepan, microwave or a convection oven with water or milk. The cooking of the processed oats softens them and releases fibre to create a lovely creamy texture to your meal. Oatmeal is often referred to as porridge.

Porridge is often served with a form of sugar, syrup or fruit although in Scotland porridge oats are traditionally served with salt.

Rolled oats vs steel cut oats

Steel cut oats are considered to be a healthier alternative to rolled oats. Steel cut oats are not pre-cooked and come in a variety of textures, from very coarsely cut to finely cut. The lower temperatures in the cooking process make the steel cut oats more nutrient-rich. They also have a nuttier taste.

Steel cut oats take longer to cook than rolled oats, but the quality and texture of the finished product makes them well worth the wait.

Instant oats cook faster but often come with additional flavours, sweeteners and sugars. So these are probably the least healthy, contain the most calories, but the most convenient option for many.

Is eating porridge good for you?

Yes a bowl of porridge without added sugars, syrup or excess salt, is very good for you. The whole grain oats include more protein than other grains, are low in saturated fat and pack plenty of soluble fibre in, along with vitamins and minerals which contribute towards a more balanced healthy diet.

Whole oats include very healthful compounds like polyphenols and a unique group of antioxidants named avenanthramides, avenanthramides are hard to find anything else bar oats and have anti-inflammatory properties. So adding oats to your diet is a definite positive inclusion and recommended by many doctors to help reduce potential risks of developing heart disease.

As mentioned earlier oats are a naturally gluten free whole grain, but sometimes there are grown and processed in locations where gluten containing grains may also reside. If you are following a gluten free diet be sure to check the label.

Are oats good for weight loss?

All types of oats are low in calories for the health benefits and nutrients they provide. The high levels of protein and fibre keep you full for longer than other grains, cereals and food products. They digest relatively slowly so your blood sugar levels remain quite stable, further reducing one of the triggers for eating.

As oats are low in fat; saturated fat and polyunsaturated fat you get a lot of actual physical food for your calories; great for meeting your daily values.

You can use a bowl of oats: rolled oats, old fashioned oats or even instant oats as part of a calorie controlled diet. If you are consistently in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight; it's all down to calories in against calories out. Alternatively you could use Growli to help lose weight.

To maximise any weight loss or fat loss effects from consuming oats, try using sugar free sweeteners and making the porridge very low fat with skimmed milk or water. Low fat meals help with overall heart health and help meet your daily calorie needs.

 Over 90% of the fat we store in adipose tissue comes from dietary fat. Reduce fat in your meals to help burn more body fat from activity and exercise (if you are in a calorie deficit) Please remember a calorie deficit should be maintained for all days, not just Monday through to Friday.

How many calories in 100g of oats?

All types of oats whether they be rolled oats, steel cut or instant have roughly the same amount of kcal (calories) as the next.

On average there are 374 calories in 100 grams of oats. If you make porridge with semi skimmed milk expect those 100 grams of oats to increase to 750 calories.

A 40 gram serving of porridge with semi skimmed milk will be around 295 calories.