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Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Variety Pack
Cereal & Breakfast
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Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Variety Pack

Quaker
12.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
4g
Protein
11g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
43
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Variety Pack (12.10 oz) is a familiar, convenience-oriented breakfast staple you would spot in the cereal and hot cereals aisle, shelved near single-serve porridge packets, granola bars, and instant breakfast mixes. The small cardboard box of individually portioned sachets is aimed at busy mornings — commuters, parents packing school lunches, and travelers who want a warm bowl with minimal effort. Quaker’s long-standing heritage and blue-oatman branding position the product as a trusted, family-friendly choice that leans on whole grain credibility and nostalgia; marketing emphasizes quick warmth and simple comfort rather than specialty or artisanal credentials. The front label highlights whole grain oats and flavor names like Apples & Cinnamon and Maple & Brown Sugar, creating a health halo even though the ingredient list includes added sugar and natural flavors; there is no organic certification on this SKU and branding is mainstream rather than kid-focused character art. In plain terms this is an instant, flavored oatmeal product produced with milling, portioning, and flavoring steps to make it shelf-stable and rapid-to-prepare. Sensory impressions include a softly creamy porridge texture after rehydration, a slightly sweet profile, occasional chewy dried apple pieces, and a warm cinnamon-maple aroma; packets are typically foil or laminated paper inside a printed box, lending to a quick hot-water or microwave ritual, stirred in a mug or bowl. The variety pack format encourages sampling and keeps breakfast routines varied while offering pantry-friendly shelf stability for quick breakfasts, office snacks, or travel meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 2
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars8g16%
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Apples, &, Cinnamon:, Whole, Grain, Oats,, Sugar,, Dried, Apples,, Natural, Flavor,, Salt,, Cinnamon., Maple, &, Brown, Sugar:, Whole, Grain, Oats,, Sugar,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Potassium, Salt., Cinnamon, &, Spice:, Whole, Grain, Oats,, Sugar,, Salt,, Cinnamon, and, Other, Spices,, Natural, Flavor., 121-L02-70., 9420009-LBS000009663v1-65., 127-L04-43..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Flavored instant oats with added sugars, 'natural flavors', and other processing aids are industrially formulated packaged foods, placing them in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Variety Pack

The Instant Oatmeal variety pack can be a decent choice for breakfast, especially if you're looking for something quick and satisfying. It offers whole grain oats and some fiber, which is great for digestion. Just keep in mind it does have added sugars, so it might not be the best option if you're watching your sugar intake.

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