Oat · Avena sativa
Oat bran, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 48/100
How many beneficial nutrients Oat bran, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Oat bran, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
67% from carbs
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Carbs 67%66.2 g per serving
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Fat 16%7.0 g per serving
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Protein 17%17.3 g per serving
What Oat bran, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.2 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 7.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 121.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2,645.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 26.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 16.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 1,128.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 71.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 14.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 2,362.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 2,645.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17.3 g | |
| Histidine | 410.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 668.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,374.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 760.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 335.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 908.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 502.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 335.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 964.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 872.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,279.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 1,576.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 576.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,748.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 947.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 982.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 890.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 668.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 1.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 3.2 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 52.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.5 mg | |
| Choline | 32.2 mg | |
| Betaine | 19.6 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 58.0 mg | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | |
| Magnesium | 235.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 734.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 566.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 3.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | |
| Manganese | 5.6 mg | |
| Selenium | 45.2 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 2.9 g | — |
About Oat bran, raw
Oats (Avena sativa) are a hearty whole-grain cereal best known as the base for oatmeal and a beloved breakfast around the world. The harvested groats are processed into a range of products: chewy steel-cut (Irish) oats, rolled old-fashioned oats for cookies and granola, thinner quick oats for fast cooking, and instant oats, along with oat flour and oat bran. Oats stand out nutritionally for their soluble fiber, especially beta-glucan, which is widely studied for its role in supporting healthy cholesterol and steadier blood sugar; they also deliver plant protein, complex carbohydrates, and minerals like manganese, phosphorus, and iron, which is why a bowl is so filling and satisfying.
Naturally wholesome, oats turn up in muesli and overnight oats, baked into cookies, breads, and flapjacks, blended into smoothies, simmered into porridge, and even used to make creamy oat milk. Although oats are gluten-free by nature, they are often grown and milled alongside wheat, so anyone avoiding gluten should look for batches certified free of cross-contamination. Store oats in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry, and refrigerate oat flour or bran to keep their oils from going rancid.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Oat bran, raw?
There are 246 calories in 100 g of Oat bran, raw, or about 231 calories in 1 cup (94 g).
How much protein is in Oat bran, raw?
Oat bran, raw contains 17.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Oat bran, raw?
Oat bran, raw has 66.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Oat bran, raw?
Oat bran, raw provides 7.0 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Oat bran, raw a good source of?
Oat bran, raw is an excellent source of Manganese (245% DV), Thiamin (B1) (98% DV), Selenium (82% DV), Phosphorus (59% DV), Magnesium (56% DV) and Dietary Fiber (55% DV) and a good source of Riboflavin (B2), Folate (B9), Potassium and Vitamin B6 (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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