Instant Oatmeal
Processing Score
8.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
018894107927
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size43 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 210mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 31g
11%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 4g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 3.6mg
20%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
16 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS (WITH OAT BRAN), SUGAR, WALNUTS WITH BHT ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE (A SOURCE OF CALCIUM), HONEY, MOLASSES, CARAMEL COLOR, GUAR GUM, NIACINAMIDE*, REDUCED IRON, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE*, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN*, THIAMIN MONONITRATE*, FOLIC ACID*.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Instant Oatmeal's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Guar Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Honey, Molasses.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate (A Source Of Calcium), Reduced Iron.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacinamide*, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride*, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin*, and 2 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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