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Quaker Organic Oatmeal, Maple & Brown Sugar
Cereal & Breakfast
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Quaker Organic Oatmeal, Maple & Brown Sugar

Quaker
11.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
4g
Protein
12g
Sugars
95mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Quaker Organic Oatmeal, Maple & Brown Sugar sits on the grocery shelf in the cereal and hot-cereal aisle, often grouped with other Quaker products and adjacent to flavored instant oats, granolas, and breakfast bars. You might also spot it near organic or natural-product signage within the breakfast section. It appeals to shoppers stocking up for quick weekday mornings, parents packing a simple back-to-school breakfast, or anyone who wants a warm, familiar bowl without fuss. Quaker’s brand positioning leans on heritage and reliability — a classic American breakfast name framed here with an organic badge to attract health-minded or ingredient-conscious buyers who still want convenience. The front label leans into health halos: “Organic” and “Whole Grain” are prominent, while “Maple & Brown Sugar” signals sweetness and indulgence; small-print “natural flavor” gives a clean-sounding reassurance. In plain processing terms, the product is a commercially prepared flavored instant oatmeal: the base grain is recognizable rolled oats, but sugar and flavoring are added and the product is packaged for quick preparation. Sensory details: the dry packet is lightweight — foil or paper sachet inside a cardboard box — releasing a sweet maple-brown-sugar aroma when opened. Cooked with hot water or microwaved, it becomes a soft, creamy porridge with slight grainy texture from the rolled oats and a pronounced sugary maple note; salt balances the sweetness. Rituals include mixing, adding milk or fruit, and stirring while commuting families eat from bowls or cups. Overall it sits at the intersection of comforting homemade oats and time-saving convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium95mg4%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars12g
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

Organic, Whole, Grain, Rolled, Oats,, Organic, Sugar,, Natural, Flavor,, Salt..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although the ingredient list is short and includes whole rolled oats, the addition of organic sugar and a manufactured "natural flavor" in a packaged instant format places it in the ultra-processed category (NOVA 4) as a flavored, convenience breakfast product.

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Common Questions about Quaker Organic Oatmeal, Maple & Brown Sugar

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This oatmeal is made with organic whole grain rolled oats, which offer a good source of fiber and nutrients. At 150 calories per serving, it can be a satisfying breakfast option, especially when you compare it to sugary cereals. Just remember, balance is key!

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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