Infant oatmeal (prepared) vs Oatmeal (cooked with water)
Both count toward 30 plants a week.
| Infant oatmeal (prepared) | Oatmeal (cooked with water) | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein · per 100 g | 2.2 g | 2.5 g |
| Carbs · per 100 g | 12.5 g | 12.0 g |
| Fat · per 100 g | 0.9 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber · per 100 g | 1.0 g | 1.7 g |
| Energy · per 100 g | 68 kcal | 71.0 kcal |
| Protein · per 100 kcal | 3.2 g | 3.6 g |
| To hit 30 g protein | 1364 g · 927 kcal | 1181 g · 839 kcal |
The same three numbers, drawn
What 30 g of protein looks like on a plate
Where the calories come from
The one-line verdict: Oatmeal (cooked with water) delivers 1.1× the protein per calorie of Infant oatmeal (prepared) (3.6 g vs 3.2 g per 100 kcal).
More protein / 100 g: OatmealMore fiber / 100 g: OatmealLighter per 100 g: Infant oatmealSmaller 30 g portion: Oatmeal
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Bold marks the better side of each row. "Per 100 kcal" answers the density question — which food delivers more protein for the energy it costs. Portion row is computed live from the same USDA base values shown on each food page.