Isn't all oatmeal created equal?

[nisajaie]

I eat instant Quaker Low Sugar oatmeal and I'm just wondering...because when I read around people mention that they are eating slow cooked oatmeal or stone cut oatmeal. When I read the nutritional value at the isle the carbs and fiber are about the same (my low sugar instant tends to have less carbs than some). Cause I am big on balancing my macros and if this version of instant has less sugar and more fiber than some slow cooked ones why is everyone suggesting non-instant oatmeal to eat. So what is really the difference other than convenience? If anyone out there can break it down for me (even in biochemical terminology--I have an advanced science degree...so I would probably understand it better than instead of it is "organic"...a term that is being loosely used a lot by companies) I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

[in10city]

The degree of processing is the biggest difference. What that translates to at the end of the day in differences is minor at best.

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[snorkelman]

Originally Posted by in10city

The degree of processing is the biggest difference. What that translates to at the end of the day in differences is minor at best.

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THIS ^^^^ plus, if you ever grind up your oats to put in a shake, it is even less significant...unless of course you have the oats in packets that contain extra goodies like sugar

[filo01]

Originally Posted by in10city

The degree of processing is the biggest difference. What that translates to at the end of the day in differences is minor at best.

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pretty much on the money here!! i also find that i don't get the same kind of energy from instant oats, might be becuase some of the brands i bought contained alittle lactose(didn't know i was lactose intolarent till a few weeks ago). But generally i can't stomic instant oats, but they do come in handy when traveling & u have no other options but kfc hehe

[sincerelyryan]

Originally Posted by nisajaie

I eat instant Quaker Low Sugar oatmeal and I'm just wondering...because when I read around people mention that they are eating slow cooked oatmeal or stone cut oatmeal. When I read the nutritional value at the isle the carbs and fiber are about the same (my low sugar instant tends to have less carbs than some). Cause I am big on balancing my macros and if this version of instant has less sugar and more fiber than some slow cooked ones why is everyone suggesting non-instant oatmeal to eat. So what is really the difference other than convenience? If anyone out there can break it down for me (even in biochemical terminology--I have an advanced science degree...so I would probably understand it better than instead of it is "organic"...a term that is being loosely used a lot by companies) I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

Just to be clear, the slow cooked oatmeal that everyone suggests is old-fashioned steam rolled oats, usually. I get the vibe that the slow cooked oats you are comparing to your low sugar brand aren't plain old fashioned oats, but have added sugar. Old-fashioned oats in the big tub will only have 1 ingredient - 100% steamed rolled oats. These oats have 1 gram or less of sugar. Most people recommend them for that reason, plus the fact that you can buy them in bulk for pretty cheap and they can be eating a variety of ways.

However, the packaged oats, even though they contain more sugar, often are fortified with vitamins, extra fiber, and extra protein, but most of us get those things from other sources.