How many carbs are in oatmeal, instant?
1 packet, dry, yields of oatmeal, instant contains about 19.5g of carbohydrate, 16.7g net carbs after subtracting 2.8g of fiber, 3.3g of protein, and 101 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, cooked (28.4g) | 3.7g | 0.5g | 3.2g |
| 1 packet, dry, yields (148g) | 19.5g | 2.8g | 16.7g |
| 1 oz, dry, yields (170g) | 22.4g | 3.2g | 19.1g |
| 1 Keurig cup (170g) | 22.4g | 3.2g | 19.1g |
| 1 single serving container (210g) | 27.6g | 4g | 23.6g |
| 1 microwave cup, prepared (210g) | 27.6g | 4g | 23.6g |
Net carbs in oatmeal, instant
1 packet, dry, yields of oatmeal, instant contains 16.7g of net carbs — total carbs (19.5g) minus dietary fiber (2.8g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for oatmeal, instant (per 100g)
- Calories: 68 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 13.2g
- Dietary fiber: 1.9g
- Sugars: 0.3g
- Protein: 2.3g
- Fat: 1.3g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343871). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in oatmeal, instant?
1 packet, dry, yields of oatmeal, instant contains about 19.5g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 2.8g of fiber, the net carbs are about 16.7g.
How many net carbs are in oatmeal, instant?
Net carbs in 1 packet, dry, yields of oatmeal, instant are about 16.7g — that is total carbs (19.5g) minus dietary fiber (2.8g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is oatmeal, instant good for diabetics?
Oatmeal, instant contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is oatmeal, instant keto-friendly?
Whether oatmeal, instant fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 packet, dry, yields) provides about 16.7g of net carbs.