COats
Cooked · Whole Grains
Graded C — 50 out of 100, #17 of 25 cereals. Whole food carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (9/100).
The short version: Beta-glucan fiber that actually moves cholesterol numbers. The breakfast default for a reason.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 50
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#17 of 25 in Cereals. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Head to head
Questions people ask
Is Oats healthy?
It grades C — 50 out of 100, #17 of 25 cereals in our system. Beta-glucan fiber that actually moves cholesterol numbers. The breakfast default for a reason.
How many calories are in Oats?
71 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Oats calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.