Cereals, QUAKER, oatmeal, REAL MEDLEYS, peach almond, dry
Whole food · Breakfast Cereals
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This is a dry oatmeal mix from Quaker's Real Medleys line, blending rolled oats with dried peach pieces and almond slivers. It cooks into a warm, comforting porridge with a sweet, fruity aroma, a creamy texture from the oats, and a pleasant chew from the fruit and nuts. Nutritionally, it's a solid source of fiber and provides a good balance of carbohydrates for energy.
Calorie split: 10% protein · 68% carbs · 22% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the delightful combination of sweet, juicy peach and nutty almond in a familiar, comforting oatmeal base. It offers a taste of a classic fruit-and-nut pairing in a convenient, warming breakfast format.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The sugar content (24.85g per 100g) is relatively high for a breakfast cereal, which may cause a blood-sugar spike for some. To mitigate this, pair it with a source of protein or fat (like a spoonful of Greek yogurt or a few extra almonds) and practice portion control. It also contains tree nuts (almonds), a common allergen.
Key benefits
- High in dietary fiber (7.4g per 100g) for digestive health.
- Good source of plant-based protein (10.1g per 100g).
- Provides complex carbohydrates for sustained energy.
- Contains almonds, a source of healthy monounsaturated fats.
- Convenient, pre-portioned mix for a quick breakfast.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'Real Medleys' line was designed to mimic the texture and flavor of a homemade fruit-and-nut oatmeal, using freeze-dried fruit pieces that rehydrate during cooking.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 8.1 g |
| Energy | 387 kcal |
| Energy | 1617 kj |
| Protein | 10.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.8 g |
| Ash | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 68.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 105 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.8 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 115 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 302 mg |
| Potassium, K | 560 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 201 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 16.1 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.29 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.19 mg |
| Niacin | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.12 mg |
| Folate, total | 27.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 27.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 108 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.5 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.1 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.6 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, honey roasted — USDA does not publish this profile for Cereals.
| Tryptophan | 0.09 g |
| Threonine | 0.24 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.26 g |
| Leucine | 0.80 g |
| Lysine | 0.12 g |
| Methionine | 0.10 g |
| Cystine | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.39 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.21 g |
| Valine | 0.34 g |
| Arginine | 0.24 g |
| Histidine | 0.18 g |
| Alanine | 0.46 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.48 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.9 g |
| Glycine | 0.27 g |
| Proline | 0.49 g |
| Serine | 0.38 g |
FAQ
Is this oatmeal gluten-free?
While oats are naturally gluten-free, they are often processed in facilities with wheat. This product is not certified gluten-free and may contain traces of gluten.
How does the sugar in this compare to plain oatmeal?
Plain, unflavored rolled oats contain about 0.5g of sugar per 100g. This flavored mix has significantly more sugar (24.85g per 100g), primarily from added sugars and the dried fruit.
Can I use this in baking?
Yes, it can be used in place of regular oats in recipes for cookies, muffins, or bars, but you may need to reduce other added sugars in the recipe.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.87 kcal/g · 10% calories from protein · 7.4 g fiber · 24.9 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.36 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.