Products made with whole oats or oat bran are sources of a soluble fiber called beta-glucan fiber. Soluble fiber promotes heart health by lowering total and LDL cholesterol levels in addition to stabilizing blood sugars after the meal, according to the American Dietetic Association. The FDA allows the health claim "three grams of oat soluble fiber daily as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may help reduce the risk of heart disease."
Quick and Old Fashioned Oatmeal
Quaker old fashioned and quick oatmeal contains 150 calories, 3g of fat, 27g of carbohydrates, 4g of total fiber--including 2g of soluble fiber--1g of sugar, 5g of protein and no sodium per 1/2-cup serving.
Instant Flavored Oatmeal
Quaker regular instant oatmeal contains 100 calories, 2g of fat, 19g of carbohydrates, 3g of fiber--including 1g of soluble fiber--0g of sugar, 4g of protein and 80mg of sodium per packet. The same serving of Quaker instant flavored oatmeal contains 130 to 160 calories, 2 to 2.5g of fat, 27 to 33g of carbohydrates, 3 to 4g of fiber--including 1 to 2g of soluble fiber--9 to 13g of sugars, 3 to 4g of protein and 130 to 270mg of sodium.
High-fiber Instant Oatmeal
The Quaker high-fiber instant packets each provide 160 calories, 2g of fat, 34g of carbohydrates, 10g of total fiber--including 8g of soluble fiber--7g of sugar, 4g of protein and 210 to 260mg of sodium.
Lower Sugar Instant Oatmeal
A packet of Quaker lower sugar instant oatmeal contains 110 to 120 calories, 1.5 to 2g of fat, 22 to 24g of carbohydrates, 3g of fiber--including 1g of soluble fiber--4 to 6g of sugar--it is partly sweetened with sucralose--3 to 4g of protein and 170 to 290mg of sodium.
Weight Control Instant Oatmeal
Quaker weight control instant oatmeal provides 160 calories, 3g of fat, 29g of carbohydrates, 6g of fiber--including 4g of soluble fiber--1g of sugar--it is entirely sweetened with sucralose--7g of protein--whey protein isolate is added--and 260 to 310mg of sodium per packet.
Steel Cut Oats
A quarter cup of Quaker steel cut oats contains 150 calories, 2.5g of fat, 29g of carbohydrates, 4g of fiber--including 2g of soluble fiber--1g of sugar, 5g of protein and is free of sodium.
Oatmeal Express
A packet of Quaker oatmeal express contains 200 calories, 2.5g of fat, 41 to 42g of carbohydrates, 3 to 4g of total fiber, 17 to 18g of sugar, 5g of protein and 250 to 290mg of sodium. The soluble fiber content is not provided.
Organic Instant Oatmeal
The regular Quaker organic instant oatmeal is made from organic whole grain whole oats only and provides 100 calories, 2g of fat, 19g of carbohydrates, 3g of fiber--including 1g of soluble fiber--0g of sugar, 4g of protein and 0mg of sodium per packet. The maple and brown sugar organic instant oatmeal contains 150 calories, 2g of fat, 31g of carbohydrates, 3g of fiber--including 1g of soluble fiber-- 12g of sugar, 4g of protein and 95mg of sodium.
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