The Ingredients
There are 170 calories in 1/3 cup (45 g) of Quaker Steel Cut Oatmeal. Calorie breakdown: 15% fat, 71% carbs, 14% protein. Please note that some foods may not be suitable for some people and you are urged to seek the advice of a physician before beginning any weight loss effort or diet regimen.
Whole oats are slower to digest and have lower GI scores than quicker forms of oats. Steel-cut oats have a GI score of about 53, and rolled oats — of about 57. Steel-cut oats may take longer to digest, reducing spikes in blood sugar. Both oat types are better choices than other forms, such as instant oats, which have a GI of about 83.