Quick oats vs rolled oats?

**somewhatjacked** · 02-16-2016, 11:12 PM

I read an article that claimed quick oats are heavily processed, hence the body doesn't get all the nutrition as claimed.

Are rolled oats really a lot better than instant oats?

I am guessing steel cut are probably the best but one can't put steel cut oats in a shake.

What kind of oats do you use?

**45lb** · 02-17-2016, 01:26 AM

Yes, less processed is better, but in the end, it's hardly a difference worth worrying about. I use Quaker 1-min oats in the microwave if I'm in a hurry, (not the packaged kind full of sugar), or Whole Grain rolled oats if I have time to cook them (they'll be a little more fluffier and filling), and Steel Cut are even better, but like I said, the difference is tiny compared to what really matters,... Your macros and cals for the day. I keep both in stock in the pantry. Cook what suits you. Add some good stuff in like cinnamon and raw honey, and don't worry about it... Yum!

**zaggahamma** · 02-17-2016, 02:23 AM

I also solely use quaker 1 min non package oats

Cant stand the regular or steel nor wanta b cooking it for 10plus min

**krugerr** · 02-17-2016, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by zaggahamma

I also solely use quaker 1 min non package oats

Cant stand the regular or steel nor wanta b cooking it for 10plus min

I eat all my oats raw anyway, just blended into my shakes (So fine you cant detect it). However I thought Steel, Rolled an Instant all had the same nutritional values? They only difference is cooking time, and texture once cooked.

**73rr** · 02-17-2016, 09:18 AM

I us min oats. I'm sure there is a difference in nutrition value but it can't be worth the time spent on the other oats.

**Bonaparte** · 02-17-2016, 09:39 AM

Quick oats are rolled oats. They're just chopped up so that they absorb water and cook faster.

**somewhatjacked** · 02-17-2016, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Bonaparte

Quick oats are rolled oats. They're just chopped up so that they absorb water and cook faster.

I think this is the argument. Rolled oats are cut, heated and processed to make quick oats - hence less absorption.

I can't find the article again to check whether it was a random blog or something well put together.

**zaggahamma** · 02-17-2016, 10:21 AM

i go with what 45 said about it being that the nutritional advantage of the whole oats doesnt outweight the quicker oat advantages

i also put em in my shake and eat raw from time to time when i need more food in my shake

i tried steel cut oats for the first and last time last year

**somewhatjacked** · 02-17-2016, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by zaggahamma

i go with what 45 said about it being that the nutritional advantage of the whole oats doesnt outweight the quicker oat advantages

i also put em in my shake and eat raw from time to time when i need more food in my shake

i tried steel cut oats for the first and last time last year

I asked this question for learning/knowledge purposes.

I also put em in my shakes but i am TRYING to replace shakes/oats with real food.

Thanks for your response guys.

Consensus is there is no significant difference.

**Back In Black** · 02-17-2016, 12:23 PM

No significant nutritional change, if any. You will digest quick oats quicker though because they have already been substantially broken down compared to whole oats.

**SlimmerMe** · 02-17-2016, 09:30 PM

Quick oats

**Bonaparte** · 02-17-2016, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by somewhatjacked

I think this is the argument. Rolled oats are cut, heated and processed to make quick oats - hence less absorption.

I doubt your GI tract can tell the difference once it has been soaked in boiling water, chewed up, and digested by hydrochloric acid.
Or chopped up with a blender...

The way I see it, quick oats are just minimizing wear and tear on my blender.