Carbs in Steel Cut Oats

How many carbs are in steel cut oats?

Steel Cut Oats has 27g net carbs per 100g — 31g total carbs minus 4g fiber — plus 5g protein, 3g fat, and 170 calories. At this carb count, steel cut oats is best limited to small portions on keto (usually 20–50g net carbs per day). Values are per per 100 g, sourced from Open Food Facts; net carbs are computed by CarbMeNot.

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Last updated June 10, 2026 · Reviewed by Jordan Lee, Nutrition Editor

Steel Cut Oats
27g
Net carbs
31g
Total carbs
4g
Fiber
5g
Protein
3g
Fat
170
Calories

Values per 100 g.

Is steel cut oats keto-friendly?

Not really

Steel Cut Oats is generally not keto-friendly. It has 27g net carbs per 100g (31g total carbs − 4g fiber). On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.

Carbs by serving size

ServingNet carbsTotal carbsCalories
100 g (3.5 oz)27g31g170
1 oz (28 g)7.6g8.7g48

How many calories are in steel cut oats?

Steel Cut Oats has 170 calories per 100g. That's alongside 5g protein, 3g fat, and 27g net carbs per 100g.

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount (per 100 g)
Calories170
Total carbs31g
Net carbs27g
Fiber4g
Sugar1g
Sugar alcohols0g
Protein5g
Fat3g
Sodium0mg
Potassium0mg

Source: Open Food Facts (Quaker). Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols, computed by CarbMeNot.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in steel cut oats?
Steel Cut Oats has 31g of total carbs and 27g of net carbs per 100 grams.
How many net carbs are in steel cut oats?
Steel Cut Oats has 27g of net carbs per 100 grams (total carbs 31g minus 4g fiber).
Is steel cut oats keto-friendly?
Steel Cut Oats is generally not keto-friendly. It has 27g net carbs per 100g (31g total carbs − 4g fiber). On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.
How many calories are in steel cut oats?
Steel Cut Oats has 170 calories per 100 grams.

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