How much protein and fiber are in one-third cup of dry rolled oats?

Rolled oats, ⅓ cup (27 g), contain about 3.6 g of protein, 2.7 g of fiber and 102 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.

At a glance

Protein
3.6 g
Fiber
2.7 g
Calories
102 kcal
Protein per 100 kcal
3.5 g

Portions from USDA FoodData Central

USDA FoodData Central values for Rolled oats. Chosen serving: ⅓ cup (27 g).
Portion Grams Calories Protein Fiber Carbohydrate Fat
Chosen serving: ⅓ cup 27 g 102 kcal 3.6 g 2.7 g 18.3 g 1.8 g
Per 100 g 100 g 379 kcal 13.2 g 10.1 g 67.7 g 6.5 g
1 cup 81 g 307 kcal 10.7 g 8.2 g 54.8 g 5.3 g

A familiar serving, made clear

The amount is measured dry, before cooking, because the water you add changes the size of the bowl.

Where these numbers come from

USDA description: Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, dry. FDC ID: 173904. Dataset: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, April 2018 release, published 2019-04-01. Food record published 4/1/2019; dataset retrieved 20 September 2026.

Use these values to orient your meal, then make the journal match what was on your plate.

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Written by
Dr. Loredana Gavrilovici, Founder of Food & Fit
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