Irish oatmeal consists of steel-cut oats, the inner portion of the oat kernel, cut into two or three pieces using steel discs. Much less processed that rolled oats, Irish oatmeal retains whole grain nutrition, providing high protein, calcium, vitamins and fiber.
Calories
Irish oatmeal contains 150 calories per ½ cup dry weight. While some packages of instant Irish oatmeal contain only 100 calories per serving, the dry weight of these instant packages is about 30 percent less, accounting for the difference in calories.
Carbohydrates
Much of the calories in Irish oatmeal comes from carbohydrates. Irish oatmeal contains 100 percent whole-grain oats, providing about 27 g of carbohydrates per serving, none of which comes from sugar. The best sources of carbohydrates include whole grains, the type found in Irish oatmeal, as they deliver vitamins, minerals and fiber, according to the Harvard School of Public Health.
Fat
Irish oatmeal contains a small percentage of fat. About 20 calories of the total 150 calories per ½ cup serving comes from natural fats located in the whole oat grains, or about 2 g.
Fiber
Irish oatmeal provides both soluble and insoluble fiber, about 2 g of each per serving. Insoluble fiber helps prevent and relieve constipation, while soluble fiber may help decrease your risk of heart disease by lowering your blood cholesterol and glucose levels, according to MayoClinic.com.
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