Porridge oats, unfortified

Porridge oats are oat grains processed for cooking into porridge. These figures describe dry, unfortified oats, rather than porridge prepared with water or milk. They mainly provide carbohydrate, with fibre, protein and some fat. Per 100g, they contain 71g of carbohydrate, 7.8g of fibre, 11g of protein and 8.1g of fat.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while fibre supports normal bowel function. Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. The nutritional content of prepared porridge depends on the liquid used and any additions. Milk adds nutrients, while sugar, honey or syrup increases the sugar content. Full nutrient figures for the dry oats are in the tables below.