Instant Oatmeal Flavor Variety vs Microwaveable Oats
Overall, Microwaveable Oats has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 3.
Instant Oatmeal Flavor Variety
Microwaveable Oats
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Instant Oatmeal Flavor Varie... | Microwaveable Oats |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 371 kcal | 386 kcal |
| Fat | 4.3 g | 6.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| Sugars | 25.7 g | 18 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 8.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 9 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Apple | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Instant Oatmeal Flavor Variety has 34% less fat (4.3 g vs 6.5 g).
- Instant Oatmeal Flavor Variety has no saturated fat, while Microwaveable Oats has 1.2 g.
- Microwaveable Oats has 30% less sugar (18 g vs 25.7 g).
- Microwaveable Oats has 71% less salt (0.6 g vs 1.9 g).
- Instant Oatmeal Flavor Variety has 15% more fiber (8.6 g vs 7.3 g).
- Microwaveable Oats has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Instant Oatmeal Flavor Variety lists: Apple.
- Only Microwaveable Oats lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Instant Oatmeal Flavor Variety
APPLES & CINNAMON (Whole grain rolled oats, sugar, dried apples, cinnamon, salt, natural flavor), MAPLE & BROWN SUGAR (Whole grain rolled oats, sugar, salt, natural flavor), CINNAMON & SPICE (Whole grain rolled oats, sugar, salt, cinnamon, spices, natural flavor).
Microwaveable Oats
Quaker Wholegrain Rolled Oats (81%), Sugar, Natural Flavourings, Salt.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Instant Oatmeal Flavor Variety or Microwaveable Oats?
Overall, Microwaveable Oats has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Instant Oatmeal Flavor Variety has fewer calories: 371 kcal versus 386 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Microwaveable Oats has less sugar: 18 g versus 25.7 g per 100 g.