Question about steel cut oats (diabetic, pounds, protein, calories)

[Jim Mac]

I've read that steel cut oats are healthier than rolled oats, but I'm confused when comparing calories. The steel cut oats are 150 calories for 1/4 cup pre-cooked, and the rolled oats are 150 calories for 1/2 cup pre-cooked(twice the amount of oats). Since I'm trying to lose about 10 more pounds, aren't I better off eating the rolled oats, since it appears to be half the calories?
What am I missing here? Why the difference in calories?

Thanks.

[aneye4detail]

Steel-cut might make you feel full longer.

[Kings Gambit]

Get the steel cut. I think you may have read the calorie count incorrectly.

Here is a good chart comparing the two. Steel cut are definitely the way to go.

What's Healthier: Steel Cut Oats or Rolled Oats | Prevention

[Jim Mac]

Thanks. No, I did not read it incorrectly.

The packages said:

Steel cut - 150 calories for 1/4 cup dry

Rolled oats - 15- calories for 1/2 cup dry

[mrpeatie]

Steel cut are the least processed so they are apparently more dense/have more nutrients than the others. Rolled would be more similar to white bread vs steel cut being grain bread. I just pulled info from another site that the main difference should only be an additional gram of fat.


If its instant oats by the packet the difference might also be attributed to added sugar. Instant oats are also basically precooked so that may increase their 'pre-cooked' volume in comparison.

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by Kings Gambit

Get the steel cut. I think you may have read the calorie count incorrectly.

Here is a good chart comparing the two. Steel cut are definitely the way to go.

What's Healthier: Steel Cut Oats or Rolled Oats | Prevention

Thank you for posting that. I had done some research a couple week ago about oats and decided to go with the steel cut. I am Type 2 diabetic, and make my own sourdough waffles for breakfast. I use the white wheat flour and my sourdough starter (along with almond milk, butter and coconut oil), and add things like the steel cut oats and some nuts. I soak overnight with the starter and bake the next day. These are filling, very low glycemic load, high protein and easy to digest. Yes, it's a little bit of work but it's worth it. I bake a dozen at a time and freeze them.