Choose a single-serve pack of instant oats for a low-fat diet only after comparing the total fat and saturated fat per 100 g of the exact variant. Then check how many grams you actually eat and what you add during preparation: a small sachet or a plain variant does not, in itself, tell you anything about the fat content.
You want a measured breakfast portion, so you compare total fat and saturated fat per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using the same basis makes it easier to compare products than using varying serving sizes.
You’re looking for a portion sachet that you can prepare and customise to suit your taste. Quaker describes Oats Express Natural as individually portioned; assess the fat content separately from the flavour or any other wording on the packaging.
You don’t want to weigh out oats every time. Jumbo lists Oatmeal Portions Original as five 27 g sachets; also check whether the preparation method for a sachet or cup suits the way you’ll use it.
First compare the fat content of the exact oat variant on the same basis; then consider the portion size, preparation method and pack format.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Total and saturated fat | Compare both values per 100 g for similar dry products, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises when comparing labels. | If I want to keep an eye on fat, I want to assess the exact variant before convenience or flavour becomes the deciding factor. An estimated 44% of consumers prioritise fat values. |
| Portion and preparation | Check the weight of one portion and distinguish the values for the dry product from those for a prepared portion. | I want to know what’s in my whole bowl when I add milk, yoghurt or toppings. For around 33% of consumers, controlling portion size and preparation is the top priority. |
| Packaging convenience | Check whether it’s a sachet or a cup, and how the exact variant needs to be prepared. | When I’m short on time, I want a format that suits where I make breakfast. Around 23% of consumers say convenience is their main priority. |
A measured amount tells you how much dry oatmeal you’re using, but not how much fat that oatmeal contains per 100 g.
First compare the total and saturated fat of the exact products per 100 g; then use the sachet weight to assess your portion.
The claim about added sugars doesn’t describe the fat content. So even a plain variant needs a separate check of its nutritional information.
Check both the ‘fat’ and ‘of which saturates’ entries on the label.
Milk, yoghurt and toppings can change how much fat you end up eating. So the value for the dry product won’t necessarily match the fat content of your breakfast.
Include your chosen liquid and toppings when assessing the full portion.
Quaker offers Oats Express portion sachets, including the Natural variant.
Jumbo lists Oatmeal Portions Original alongside larger packs of oatmeal.
Albert Heijn stocks Oat & Go products as well as its own oatmeal variants.
Jumbo’s range overview includes instant oatmeal cups from Upfront.
This Quaker Express Oatmeal pack is a good option if you want to prepare a measured portion of instant oats. If you’re following a low-fat diet, check the fat values for the exact variant before using it.
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For anyone who wants to prepare a measured breakfast portion; if you’re following a low-fat diet, first compare the nutritional information for the exact variant.
The pack contains 324 g. Check the label for the weight of one portion and the total and saturated fat values per 100 g.
No. That claim is about added sugars and says nothing about the fat content. For the exact variant, compare total fat and saturated fat per 100 g separately.
First compare similar dry products per 100 g, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises when comparing labels. Then check how many grams are in one sachet to assess the nutritional value of your portion.
Yes. If you want to know what your whole breakfast contains, include anything you add to the oats. Check whether the nutritional information on the pack refers to the product as sold or to a prepared portion.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant on the product page, and check the label again when it arrives. A product’s ingredients can change.
