Calories in a Cup of Oats, Grits and Farina Porridge

By NYUS Inc. · Published 28 October 2026

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A cup of cooked oats, an instant oats packet, a cup of corn grits and a cup of cooked farina each have a cup or packet weight printed on their SR Legacy record page. This guide gives twenty-two such records from the SR Legacy table of USDA FoodData Central: four cooked or prepared oats records, four dry oats records and a plain oats record, raw and cooked oat bran, six corn grits records (dry and cooked, white and yellow), dry and cooked farina and three whole wheat hot natural cereal records, with the weights printed on their record pages. IFCT 2017, the Indian Food Composition Tables from ICMR-NIN, has no oats, corn grits or farina row (it has raw wheat semolina (suji) and wheat bulgur (dalia), which are in our dry-weight poha, sooji and dalia guide), so this page uses SR Legacy only. Plain cooked oats with other grains are in our cooked rice, pasta, noodles and oats guide and ready-to-eat flakes in our corn flakes, muesli and puffed rice guide.

The short answer

By the SR Legacy records, 1 cup (234 g) of cooked oats is 166.1 kcal, 1 packet, prepared (161 g) of instant oats with cinnamon and spice 154.6 kcal, 1 cup (257 g) of cooked white corn grits 182.5 kcal, 1 cup (233 g) of cooked farina 123.5 kcal and 1 cup (242 g) of cooked whole wheat hot natural cereal 150.0 kcal. Our reading: dry and cooked are different foods: the same oats record family lists a dry cup and a cooked cup at very different grams, so use the row that matches what is in the bowl.

SR Legacy: per 100 g

Every figure below is exactly as the record page shows it. The record names are the dataset's own.

Food (SR Legacy record name)SourcePer 100 g: kcal (kJ) · protein · fat · carbs
Cereals, oats, regular and quick and instant, unenriched, cooked with water (includes boiling and microwaving), without saltSR Legacy 17167571 kcal (297 kJ) · 2.54 g · 1.52 g · 12 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with cinnamon and spice, prepared with waterSR Legacy 17390696 kcal (402 kJ) · 2.37 g · 1.21 g · 19 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with raisins and spice, prepared with waterSR Legacy 17390888 kcal (369 kJ) · 1.98 g · 0.95 g · 17.9 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved)SR Legacy 17166268 kcal (283 kJ) · 2.37 g · 1.36 g · 11.7 g
Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, drySR Legacy 173904379 kcal (1590 kJ) · 13.2 g · 6.52 g · 67.7 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, drySR Legacy 171661362 kcal (1520 kJ) · 11.9 g · 6.9 g · 69.5 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with cinnamon and spice, drySR Legacy 171664369 kcal (1540 kJ) · 9.53 g · 4.84 g · 76.1 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, maple and brown sugar, drySR Legacy 173920386 kcal (1620 kJ) · 9.25 g · 4.73 g · 76.7 g
Oats (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)SR Legacy 169705389 kcal (1630 kJ) · 16.9 g · 6.9 g · 66.3 g
Oat bran, rawSR Legacy 168872246 kcal (1030 kJ) · 17.3 g · 7.03 g · 66.2 g
Oat bran, cookedSR Legacy 16887340 kcal (167 kJ) · 3.21 g · 0.86 g · 11.4 g
Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, drySR Legacy 171654370 kcal (1550 kJ) · 7.65 g · 1.75 g · 79.1 g
Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, drySR Legacy 171670371 kcal (1550 kJ) · 8.8 g · 1.2 g · 79.6 g
Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, with saltSR Legacy 17167171 kcal (298 kJ) · 1.71 g · 0.46 g · 14.8 g
Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular, quick, enriched, cooked with water, with saltSR Legacy 17167365 kcal (273 kJ) · 1.23 g · 0.39 g · 13.9 g
Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, without saltSR Legacy 17165571 kcal (298 kJ) · 1.71 g · 0.46 g · 14.8 g
Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, without saltSR Legacy 17167265 kcal (273 kJ) · 1.23 g · 0.39 g · 13.9 g
Cereals, farina, unenriched, drySR Legacy 173916369 kcal (1540 kJ) · 10.6 g · 0.5 g · 78 g
Cereals, farina, enriched, cooked with water, with saltSR Legacy 17391753 kcal (220 kJ) · 1.82 g · 0.34 g · 10.9 g
Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, drySR Legacy 171667342 kcal (1430 kJ) · 11.2 g · 2 g · 75.2 g
Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, with saltSR Legacy 17167762 kcal (259 kJ) · 2 g · 0.4 g · 13.7 g
Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, without saltSR Legacy 17166862 kcal (259 kJ) · 2 g · 0.4 g · 13.7 g

SR Legacy: per printed portion

Each figure is our arithmetic on exact weights: kcal per 100 g times the grams, divided by 100, with the exact product in the sums line and the result shown to 0.1 with half rounding up. Every weight below is printed on the SR Legacy record page; none is ours. A portion on a dry record is the weight of the dry cereal, not of the cooked bowl. The records also print dry-to-cooked yield labels, which are not shown.

Food (SR Legacy record name)SourcePortion printed on the recordkcal per portionProtein · fat · carbs
Cereals, oats, regular and quick and instant, unenriched, cooked with water (includes boiling and microwaving), without saltSR Legacy 1716751 cup, 234 g166.1 kcal5.9 g · 3.6 g · 28.1 g
Cereals, oats, regular and quick and instant, unenriched, cooked with water (includes boiling and microwaving), without saltSR Legacy 1716750.75 cup, 175 g124.3 kcal4.4 g · 2.7 g · 21.0 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with cinnamon and spice, prepared with waterSR Legacy 1739061 tbsp, 15 g14.4 kcal0.4 g · 0.2 g · 2.9 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with cinnamon and spice, prepared with waterSR Legacy 1739061 cup, 240 g230.4 kcal5.7 g · 2.9 g · 45.6 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with cinnamon and spice, prepared with waterSR Legacy 1739061 packet, prepared, 161 g154.6 kcal3.8 g · 1.9 g · 30.6 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with raisins and spice, prepared with waterSR Legacy 1739081 packet, prepared, 158 g139.0 kcal3.1 g · 1.5 g · 28.3 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with raisins and spice, prepared with waterSR Legacy 1739081 cup, 240 g211.2 kcal4.8 g · 2.3 g · 43.0 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with raisins and spice, prepared with waterSR Legacy 1739081 tbsp, 15 g13.2 kcal0.3 g · 0.1 g · 2.7 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved)SR Legacy 1716621 cup, cooked, 234 g159.1 kcal5.5 g · 3.2 g · 27.4 g
Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, drySR Legacy 1739041 cup, 81 g307.0 kcal10.7 g · 5.3 g · 54.8 g
Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, drySR Legacy 1739040.33 cup, 27 g102.3 kcal3.6 g · 1.8 g · 18.3 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, drySR Legacy 1716611 packet, 28 g101.4 kcal3.3 g · 1.9 g · 19.5 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with cinnamon and spice, drySR Legacy 1716641 packet, 45 g166.1 kcal4.3 g · 2.2 g · 34.2 g
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, maple and brown sugar, drySR Legacy 1739201 packet, 43 g166.0 kcal4.0 g · 2.0 g · 33.0 g
Oats (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)SR Legacy 1697051 cup, 156 g606.8 kcal26.4 g · 10.8 g · 103.4 g
Oat bran, rawSR Legacy 1688721 cup, 94 g231.2 kcal16.3 g · 6.6 g · 62.2 g
Oat bran, cookedSR Legacy 1688731 cup, 219 g87.6 kcal7.0 g · 1.9 g · 25.0 g
Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, drySR Legacy 1716541 cup, 156 g577.2 kcal11.9 g · 2.7 g · 123.4 g
Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, drySR Legacy 1716541 tbsp, 9.7 g35.9 kcal0.7 g · 0.2 g · 7.7 g
Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, drySR Legacy 1716701 tbsp, 9.7 g36.0 kcal0.9 g · 0.1 g · 7.7 g
Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, drySR Legacy 1716701 cup, 156 g578.8 kcal13.7 g · 1.9 g · 124.2 g
Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, with saltSR Legacy 1716711 tablespoon, 16 g11.4 kcal0.3 g · 0.1 g · 2.4 g
Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, with saltSR Legacy 1716711 cup, 257 g182.5 kcal4.4 g · 1.2 g · 38.0 g
Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular, quick, enriched, cooked with water, with saltSR Legacy 1716731 cup, 233 g151.5 kcal2.9 g · 0.9 g · 32.4 g
Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, without saltSR Legacy 1716551 cup, 257 g182.5 kcal4.4 g · 1.2 g · 38.0 g
Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, without saltSR Legacy 1716551 tbsp, 16 g11.4 kcal0.3 g · 0.1 g · 2.4 g
Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, without saltSR Legacy 1716721 cup, 233 g151.5 kcal2.9 g · 0.9 g · 32.4 g
Cereals, farina, unenriched, drySR Legacy 1739161 cup, 176 g649.4 kcal18.7 g · 0.9 g · 137.3 g
Cereals, farina, unenriched, drySR Legacy 1739161 tbsp, 10.9 g40.2 kcal1.2 g · 0.1 g · 8.5 g
Cereals, farina, enriched, cooked with water, with saltSR Legacy 1739171 cup, 233 g123.5 kcal4.2 g · 0.8 g · 25.4 g
Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, drySR Legacy 1716670.33 cup, 31 g106.0 kcal3.5 g · 0.6 g · 23.3 g
Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, drySR Legacy 1716671 cup, 94 g321.5 kcal10.5 g · 1.9 g · 70.7 g
Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, with saltSR Legacy 1716770.75 cup, 182 g112.8 kcal3.6 g · 0.7 g · 24.9 g
Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, with saltSR Legacy 1716771 cup, 242 g150.0 kcal4.8 g · 1.0 g · 33.2 g
Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, without saltSR Legacy 1716681 cup, 242 g150.0 kcal4.8 g · 1.0 g · 33.2 g
Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, without saltSR Legacy 1716680.75 cup, 182 g112.8 kcal3.6 g · 0.7 g · 24.9 g

The sums: 171675 71 × 234 / 100 = 166.14, so 166.1 kcal; 171675 71 × 175 / 100 = 124.25, so 124.3 kcal; 173906 96 × 15 / 100 = 14.4, so 14.4 kcal; 173906 96 × 240 / 100 = 230.4, so 230.4 kcal; 173906 96 × 161 / 100 = 154.56, so 154.6 kcal; 173908 88 × 158 / 100 = 139.04, so 139.0 kcal; 173908 88 × 240 / 100 = 211.2, so 211.2 kcal; 173908 88 × 15 / 100 = 13.2, so 13.2 kcal; 171662 68 × 234 / 100 = 159.12, so 159.1 kcal; 173904 379 × 81 / 100 = 306.99, so 307.0 kcal; 173904 379 × 27 / 100 = 102.33, so 102.3 kcal; 171661 362 × 28 / 100 = 101.36, so 101.4 kcal; 171664 369 × 45 / 100 = 166.05, so 166.1 kcal; 173920 386 × 43 / 100 = 165.98, so 166.0 kcal; 169705 389 × 156 / 100 = 606.84, so 606.8 kcal; 168872 246 × 94 / 100 = 231.24, so 231.2 kcal; 168873 40 × 219 / 100 = 87.6, so 87.6 kcal; 171654 370 × 156 / 100 = 577.2, so 577.2 kcal; 171654 370 × 9.7 / 100 = 35.89, so 35.9 kcal; 171670 371 × 9.7 / 100 = 35.987, so 36.0 kcal; 171670 371 × 156 / 100 = 578.76, so 578.8 kcal; 171671 71 × 16 / 100 = 11.36, so 11.4 kcal; 171671 71 × 257 / 100 = 182.47, so 182.5 kcal; 171673 65 × 233 / 100 = 151.45, so 151.5 kcal; 171655 71 × 257 / 100 = 182.47, so 182.5 kcal; 171655 71 × 16 / 100 = 11.36, so 11.4 kcal; 171672 65 × 233 / 100 = 151.45, so 151.5 kcal; 173916 369 × 176 / 100 = 649.44, so 649.4 kcal; 173916 369 × 10.9 / 100 = 40.221, so 40.2 kcal; 173917 53 × 233 / 100 = 123.49, so 123.5 kcal; 171667 342 × 31 / 100 = 106.02, so 106.0 kcal; 171667 342 × 94 / 100 = 321.48, so 321.5 kcal; 171677 62 × 182 / 100 = 112.84, so 112.8 kcal; 171677 62 × 242 / 100 = 150.04, so 150.0 kcal; 171668 62 × 242 / 100 = 150.04, so 150.0 kcal; 171668 62 × 182 / 100 = 112.84, so 112.8 kcal.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a cup of cooked oats or an instant oats packet?

SR Legacy 171675 (Cereals, oats, regular and quick and instant, unenriched, cooked with water (includes boiling and microwaving), without salt) prints 71 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 cup as 234 g, 166.1 kcal (71 x 234 / 100 = 166.14). SR Legacy 171675 (Cereals, oats, regular and quick and instant, unenriched, cooked with water (includes boiling and microwaving), without salt) prints 71 kcal per 100 g and lists 0.75 cup as 175 g, 124.3 kcal. SR Legacy 171662 (Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved)) prints 68 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 cup, cooked as 234 g, 159.1 kcal. SR Legacy 173906 (Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with cinnamon and spice, prepared with water) prints 96 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 packet, prepared as 161 g, 154.6 kcal. SR Legacy 173908 (Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with raisins and spice, prepared with water) prints 88 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 packet, prepared as 158 g, 139.0 kcal. SR Legacy 168873 (Oat bran, cooked) prints 40 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 cup as 219 g, 87.6 kcal.

How many calories are in dry oats, instant oats or oat bran?

SR Legacy 173904 (Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, dry) prints 379 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 cup as 81 g, 307.0 kcal. SR Legacy 173904 (Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, dry) prints 379 kcal per 100 g and lists 0.33 cup as 27 g, 102.3 kcal. SR Legacy 171661 (Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, dry) prints 362 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 packet as 28 g, 101.4 kcal. SR Legacy 171664 (Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with cinnamon and spice, dry) prints 369 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 packet as 45 g, 166.1 kcal. SR Legacy 173920 (Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, maple and brown sugar, dry) prints 386 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 packet as 43 g, 166.0 kcal. SR Legacy 169705 (Oats (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) prints 389 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 cup as 156 g, 606.8 kcal. SR Legacy 168872 (Oat bran, raw) prints 246 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 cup as 94 g, 231.2 kcal.

How many calories are in cooked corn grits, farina or whole wheat hot cereal?

SR Legacy 171671 (Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, with salt) prints 71 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 cup as 257 g, 182.5 kcal. SR Legacy 171655 (Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, without salt) prints 71 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 cup as 257 g, 182.5 kcal. SR Legacy 171673 (Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular, quick, enriched, cooked with water, with salt) prints 65 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 cup as 233 g, 151.5 kcal. SR Legacy 171672 (Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, without salt) prints 65 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 cup as 233 g, 151.5 kcal. SR Legacy 173917 (Cereals, farina, enriched, cooked with water, with salt) prints 53 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 cup as 233 g, 123.5 kcal. SR Legacy 171677 (Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, with salt) prints 62 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 cup as 242 g, 150.0 kcal. SR Legacy 171668 (Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, without salt) prints 62 kcal per 100 g and lists 1 cup as 242 g, 150.0 kcal.

Is suji, rava or daliya porridge in these records?

No. A search of the SR Legacy table on 28 Oct 2026 for porridge returned no record, and there is no record named suji, rava or daliya porridge: the nearest rows are farina (cooked), corn grits and whole wheat hot natural cereal, and we do not say that any of them equals an Indian porridge. Cooked oats here are USDA's cooked with water, so milk, sugar, nuts and fruit are not in the rows. IFCT 2017 has no oats, corn grits or farina row; it has raw wheat semolina (suji) and wheat bulgur (dalia), which are in our dry-weight guide.

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