USDA Foundation · Cereal Grains and Pasta
Oats, whole grain, steel cut
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2346397, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 12.5g
- Proteinhigh · 25% DV
- 69.8g
- Carbshigh · 25% DV
- 5.8g
- Fatmoderate · 7% DV
Oats, whole grain, steel cut contains nutrition data according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 12.5g of protein, 5.8g of fat, and 69.8g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Foundation database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 57% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Oats, whole grain, steel cut carries 12.5g of protein per 100g, more than 57% of USDA whole foods.
- 12.5g
- protein per 100g
- Top 43%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Oats, whole grain, steel cut: complete nutrition facts from the USDA FoodData Central database, including calories, macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals per serving. All nutrient values below are based on USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Oats, whole grain, steel cut is catalogued there as FDC ID 2346397, a usda foundation entry, in the "Cereal Grains and Pasta" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Foundation program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Oats, whole grain, steel cut reads as low sodium within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, or browse the whole Cereal Grains and Pasta group for context.
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
Where Oats, whole grain, steel cut ranks on protein
Its 12.5g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Oats, whole grain, steel cut vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
13 Top 43% higher than 57% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 69.8 G | 25% |
| Protein | 12.5 G | 25% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.8 G | 7% |
| Ash | 1.8 G | |
| High Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (HMWDF) | 11.2 G | |
| Low Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (LMWDF) | 0.70 G | |
| Starch | 54.9 G | |
| Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25) | 11.9 G | |
| Water | 10.1 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 22.0 UG | |
| Folate, total | 30.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 1 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 51 MG | 4% |
| Iron, Fe | 4 MG | 21% |
| Potassium, K | 376 MG | 8% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 MG | 0% |
| Copper, Cu | 0 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 129 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 3 MG | |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 163.5 UG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 417 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 29.0 UG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3 MG |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Beta-glucan | 5.4 G | |
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 381 KCAL | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 379 KCAL | |
| Nitrogen | 2.1 G |
Key takeaways
- Oats, whole grain, steel cut delivers 12.5g of protein per 100g, more than 57% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- Its standout micronutrient is iron, fe, at 21% of the Daily Value per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits low sodium patterns.
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2346397) — USDA Foundation database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.