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Oats (Jai): Nutrition and who it suits

Oats are a good choice for weight loss, PCOS and diabetes, and fine in a portion for menopause. 100 g has 379 kcal, 13.2 g of protein and 10.1 g of fibre. One serving is one small bowl of porridge (30 g dry), about 114 kcal.

Oats (Jai)

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from USDA FoodData Central, using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy379 kcal
Protein13.2 g
Carbohydrate57.6 g
Fibre10.1 g
Sugars1 g
Fat6.5 g
Magnesium138 mg
Zinc3.6 mg
Iron4.2 mg

Where its calories come from

15%67%17%
  • Protein 15%
  • Carbohydrate 67%
  • Fat 17%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of oats?

About 114 kcal for one small bowl of porridge (30 g dry), and about 228 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (30 g) fills.

11%Magnesium
41.4 mg
9%Protein
3.9 g
8%Zinc
1.1 mg
4%Iron
1.3 mg
4%Folate
9.6 µg
3%Potassium
109 mg

Source

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 173904: Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, dry). Not in the Indian tables. Carbohydrate is available carbohydrate (the USDA figure minus fibre), as in the Indian tables.

Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Are oats good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

2.7 g of fibre per 100 kcal keeps you full for longer.

PCOS and PCOD

Good choice

3 g of fibre for 17.3 g of carbohydrate, which slows the rise in sugar.

Diabetes

Good choice

3 g of fibre for 17.3 g of carbohydrate, which slows the rise in sugar.

Menopause

Fine as part of a meal

3.9 g of protein in a 30 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.

Weight lossGood choice2.7 g of fibre per 100 kcal keeps you full for longer.
PCOS and diabetesGood choice3 g of fibre for 17.3 g of carbohydrate, which slows the rise in sugar.
MenopauseFine as part of a meal3.9 g of protein in a 30 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.

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