Oatmeal

Quaker Oatmeal Nutrition Facts
WHAT’S IN A BOWL FOR PATIENTS WITH DIABETES?
COUNT YOUR CARBOHYDRATES!
TOTAL CARBOHYDRATE represents the amount of starches, fiber, and sugars in the
product.
FILL UP ON OAT FIBER!
Quaker Oatmeal, a whole grain, contains both insoluble and soluble fiber. Studies show that
fiber, especially soluble fiber, offers these potential benefits for people with diabetes.
1. MAINTAINS BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL by slowing down food digestion and
smoothing out blood glucose levels.
2. SATISFIES APPETITE by helping you feel fuller longer!
SUGAR Remember, it is the amount of total carbohydrate that is most important, not
whether it’s a starch or sugar. Select a cereal that has fiber like Quaker Instant OatmealTM
Apples and Cinnamon, along with sugar – the fiber helps to slow the absorption of sugar so
you have better blood glucose levels.
GET HEART SMART!
People with diabetes are at an increased risk for heart disease. Including Quaker™ Oatmeal
each day can help you reap these nutrition rewards:
LOWER BLOOD CHOLESTEROL LEVELS: Oatmeal is a cholesterol-free food
that is low in total fat and saturated fat. Additionally, clinical studies prove that as part
of a healthy diet, oatmeal can help lower the “bad” LDL cholesterol levels in your blood.
THE BONUS IS IN THE FIBER: Oat-soluble fiber helps to remove the cholesterol
from your body. Eating 3 grams of oat soluble fiber daily (equal to 11⁄2c cooked oatmeal),
in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce your risk of heart disease.
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BLOOD PRESSURE: Emerging research points to
some positives for healthy blood pressure levels from eating more oatmeal. Oatmeal,
along with a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy, may help you maintain your
blood pressure in healthy ranges.
OATMEAL IS A WHOLE GRAIN: USDA recommends eating at least 3 servings of
whole grain foods each day. The easiest way to get whole grains into your diet is to eat
a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. Eating whole grain foods may also help lower your risk
of heart disease.
REFERENCES: Hallfrisch and Behall. J.Am. Coll. Nutr. 19:320S-325S, 2000; Saltzmann, et al. J.Am. Coll. Nutr.
20:50-57, 2001; Ripsin et al. JAMA. 267:3317-3325, 1992; Keenan et al. Soluble fiber and hypertension in:
Dietary Fiber in Health and Disease, ed. Kritchevsky and Bonfield. Plenum Press, New York: 1997;
He et al. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 61:366-372,1995.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 packet (35 grams)
Servings Per Container: see table
Amount Per Serving
Cereal with 1/2 cup
Alone of Vit. A&D
fortified
skim milk
Calories 130 170
Calories from Fat 15 15
% Daily Value**
Total Fat 1.5g* 2% 2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 2% 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 0%
Sodium 170mg 7% 10%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 9% 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11% 11%
Soluble Fiber 1g
Sugars 12g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 20% 25%
Vitamin C 0% 2%
Calcium 10% 25%
Iron 20% 20%
Thiamin 20% 20%
Riboflavin 20% 30%
Niacin 20% 20%
Vitamin B6 20% 20%
Folic Acid 20% 20%
Phosphorus 8% 20%
* Amount in Cereal. One half cup skim milk contributes
an additional 65mg Sodium, 6g Total Carbohydrate
(6g Sugars) and 4g Protein.
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on
your calories needs.
Calories 2,000 2,500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Saturated Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Dietary Fiber 25g 30g
Dietetic Exchanges: 2 starches
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 cup uncooked (40 g)
Servings Per Container: about 30
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 Calories from Fat 25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Soluble Fiber 2g
Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0% Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on
your calories needs.
Calories 2,000 2,500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Saturated Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Dietary Fiber 25g 30g
Dietetic Exchanges: 2 starches
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