Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, maple and brown sugar, dry
Whole food · Breakfast Cereals
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Quaker Instant Oatmeal Maple & Brown Sugar is a quick-cooking, pre-sweetened oat cereal that delivers a warm, comforting bowl of soft, creamy oats with a distinct maple syrup and brown sugar flavor. Nutritionally, it provides a solid 7.2g of fiber per 100g, but its 30g of sugar per 100g is a key characteristic of its sweet taste profile.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its nostalgic, comforting sweetness and the sheer convenience of a hot, ready-in-minutes breakfast that tastes like a treat. Its consistent, familiar flavor makes it a reliable pantry staple for busy mornings.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (30.02g per 100g) can lead to a rapid blood sugar spike and subsequent crash, potentially leaving you hungry soon after. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein and healthy fat, like a spoonful of nut butter, a handful of nuts, or a side of Greek yogurt, to slow digestion and stabilize energy. Also, be mindful of portion size, as the dry mix is calorie-dense.
Key benefits
- Provides soluble fiber (beta-glucan) from whole grain oats.
- Quick and convenient hot breakfast option.
- Source of plant-based protein (9.2g per 100g).
- Fortified with vitamins and minerals in many regions.
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💡 Did you know?
The 'instant' or 'quick' oats in this product are pre-cooked and then dried, which allows them to rehydrate with just hot water in about 1-2 minutes, unlike traditional rolled oats which require longer simmering.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 6.3 g |
| Energy | 368 kcal |
| Energy | 1540 kj |
| Protein | 9.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.6 g |
| Ash | 3.0 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 76.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g |
| Sucrose | 29.3 g |
| Glucose | 0.51 g |
| Fructose | 0.18 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.04 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 38.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 226 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 8.2 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 88.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 297 mg |
| Potassium, K | 424 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 506 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.7 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.23 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.2 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 15.8 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.52 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.91 mg |
| Niacin | 10.7 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.73 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.2 mg |
| Folate, total | 128 ug |
| Folic acid | 114 ug |
| Folate, food | 14.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 208 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 520 ug |
| Retinol | 520 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 2.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1735 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 57.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.44 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.70 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 1.3 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.88 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.79 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.69 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.5 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 1.4 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.00 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Is this the same as regular oatmeal?
No. This is 'instant' oatmeal, made from oats that are pre-cooked and rolled thinner than 'old-fashioned' rolled oats, allowing for much faster preparation. The flavoring and sugar are also added during manufacturing.
Can I use this in baking?
Yes, it's a common ingredient in recipes like oatmeal cookies, muffins, and energy bars. Its fine texture and pre-added sweetness can add flavor and moisture to baked goods.
How does the nutrition compare to plain oats?
Plain, unflavored oats have significantly less sugar and slightly more protein and fiber per gram. This product's main nutritional trade-off for convenience and flavor is the added sugar.