Overview
Oatmeal comes from the hulled grain of the oat plant and originates from Scotland. The traditional cooking process of oatmeal is a lengthy process, and instant oatmeal is more familiar to most Americans. Instant oatmeal frequently contains other ingredients or flavorings. Brown sugar and cinnamon is a common type of instant oatmeal.
Serving Information
Myfitnesspal provides nutritional information for brown sugar and cinnamon instant oatmeal. The serving size of one packet contains 43 grams (g), or 1.5 ounces of brown sugar and cinnamon instant oatmeal. The preparation requires adding boiling water, which doesn’t affect the nutritional content.
Calories
A serving of brown sugar and cinnamon instant oatmeal contains 120 calories. This is 6 percent of the Daily Value (DV) for total calories based on a diet of 2,000 calories per day. Carbohydrates account for about 86 calories, fat provides 18 calories and protein contributes the remaining 16 calories.
Carbohydrates
A serving of brown sugar and cinnamon instant oatmeal has a total of 33g of total carbohydrates. This includes 17g of complex carbohydrates, 13g of simple sugars and 3g of dietary fiber. A serving of brown sugar and cinnamon instant oatmeal provides 11 percent of the DV for total carbohydrates and 12 percent of the DV for dietary fiber.
Fat and Protein
A serving of brown sugar and cinnamon instant oatmeal contains 2g of unsaturated fat, which is 3 percent of the DV for fat. Brown sugar and cinnamon instant oatmeal contains no saturated fat, trans fat or cholesterol. A serving of brown sugar and cinnamon instant oatmeal also contains 4g of protein, which is 8 percent of the DV for protein.
Vitamins and Minerals
A serving of brown sugar and cinnamon instant oatmeal contains 270 milligrams (mg) of sodium, which is about 12 percent of the DV for sodium. It has 115 mg of potassium, or about 2 percent of the DV for potassium. A serving of brown sugar and cinnamon instant oatmeal also has 20 percent of the DV for vitamin A, 20 percent of the DV for iron and 10 percent of the DV for calcium.
About this Author
Allan Robinson has written numerous articles for various health and fitness sites. Robinson also has 15 years of experience as a software engineer and has extensive accreditation in software engineering. He holds a bachelor’s degree with majors in biology and mathematics.
