Oats with Milk vs Cornflakes with Milk

Per 100 g, Oats with Milk has 85 kcal and Cornflakes with Milk has 110 kcal. A typical serving of Oats with Milk (1 bowl, 200 g) has 170 kcal and 7 g protein, and a typical serving of Cornflakes with Milk (1 bowl, 200 g) has 220 kcal and 7 g protein.

The verdict

Better for weight loss

Oats with Milk

Oats with Milk has 85 kcal per 100 g against 110 kcal for Cornflakes with Milk, so you get a bigger portion for the same calories.

More protein per calorie

Oats with Milk

Oats with Milk gives 4.1 g protein per 100 kcal against 3.2 g for Cornflakes with Milk (3.5 g vs 3.5 g per 100 g). Neither is a major protein source.

More fibre per calorie

Oats with Milk

Oats with Milk gives 1.8 g fibre per 100 kcal against 0.5 g for Cornflakes with Milk (1.5 g vs 0.6 g per 100 g). Fibre slows digestion and helps fullness.

Bottom line

For weight loss, Oats with Milk is the lighter pick. It also gives more protein per calorie. Both can fit a healthy Indian diet in sensible portions. What matters most is your total daily calories and protein, not any single food.

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 gOats with MilkCornflakes with Milk
Calories85 kcal110 kcal
Protein3.5 g3.5 g
Carbohydrates11 g18 g
Fat2.8 g2.5 g
Fibre1.5 g0.6 g
Sugar2.5 g8 g
Sodium40 mg150 mg
Calcium90 mg80 mg
Iron0.6 mg4 mg
Potassium110 mg90 mg
Vitamin C1 mg5 mg

Gold marks the better value for a typical fat-loss or general-health goal. Per 100 g of the ready-to-eat form. Sources: INDB, IFCT 2017 (NIN-ICMR) and USDA FoodData Central. Values vary with recipe and portion.

Per typical serving

Oats with Milk, 1 bowl (200 g)

170 kcal

7 g protein · 22 g carbs · 5.6 g fat · 3 g fibre

100 kcal = about 118 g

Full nutrition for Oats with Milk →

Cornflakes with Milk, 1 bowl (200 g)

220 kcal

7 g protein · 36 g carbs · 5 g fat · 1.2 g fibre

100 kcal = about 91 g

Full nutrition for Cornflakes with Milk →

Vitamins and minerals

  • Cornflakes with Milk has 6.7x the iron of Oats with Milk (4 vs 0.6 mg per 100 g).
  • Cornflakes with Milk has 5x the vitamin C of Oats with Milk (5 vs 1 mg per 100 g).

How we pick a winner

  • Weight loss: fewer calories per 100 g wins when the gap is 10% or more, unless the other food gives at least 1.5x the protein and fibre per calorie. When calories are close, more protein and fibre per calorie wins.
  • Protein: more protein per 100 kcal, which is what counts when you are on a calorie budget.
  • Fibre: more fibre per 100 kcal.

Frequently asked questions

Which has more calories, Oats with Milk or Cornflakes with Milk?

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Cornflakes with Milk has more: 110 kcal per 100 g against 85 kcal. A typical serving of Oats with Milk (1 bowl, 200 g) has 170 kcal and 7 g protein, and a typical serving of Cornflakes with Milk (1 bowl, 200 g) has 220 kcal and 7 g protein.

Is Oats with Milk or Cornflakes with Milk better for weight loss?

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Oats with Milk. Oats with Milk has 85 kcal per 100 g against 110 kcal for Cornflakes with Milk, so you get a bigger portion for the same calories. Weight loss comes from your total daily calorie deficit, so either can fit in the right portion.

Which has more protein, Oats with Milk or Cornflakes with Milk?

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Oats with Milk gives 4.1 g protein per 100 kcal against 3.2 g for Cornflakes with Milk (3.5 g vs 3.5 g per 100 g). Neither is a major protein source.

How much Oats with Milk and Cornflakes with Milk equals 100 calories?

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About 118 g of Oats with Milk or 91 g of Cornflakes with Milk gives you 100 kcal.

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