Porridge oats, unfortified, cooked, made up with semi-skimmed milk

This porridge is made from unfortified oats cooked with semi-skimmed milk. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with some protein and fat, and also supplies calcium. Per 100g, it contains 12g of carbohydrate, 4.6g of protein, 2.3g of fat and 117mg of calcium. These figures refer to the cooked porridge rather than dry oats.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Calcium is needed for normal bones and teeth. The milk contributes naturally occurring sugars as well as nutrients. Added ingredients, such as sugar, honey or cream, will change the nutritional content and may be relevant when monitoring sugar, saturated fat or energy intake. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.