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Is Quaker Cinnamon & Pecan Flavor Lower Sugar Instant Oatmeal healthy?

Cinnamon & Pecan Flavor Lower Sugar Instant Oatmeal

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

82/100

Food Integrity Score

84/100

Enjoy in Moderation

Nutrition and ingredient quality are both respectable, but this is better as a balanced choice than an everyday default.

Quick answer

Enjoy in Moderation

Quaker cinnamon & pecan flavor lower sugar instant oatmeal is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 82 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100. Whole-grain oat base with pecans and fiber, though it is lightly processed and contains added sugars and a sweetener blend. Strengths include whole grain oats as first ingredient, 3g fiber per serving, and pecans add healthy fats, while main considerations include added sugar and brown sugar, stevia and natural flavor indicate sweetener blending, and instant format is more processed than steel-cut oats.

Longevity Score 82/100Food Integrity Score 84/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain oats as first ingredient
  • 3g fiber per serving
  • Pecans add healthy fats

What held the score back?

  • Contains added sugar and brown sugar
  • Stevia and natural flavor indicate sweetener blending
  • Instant format is more processed than steel-cut oats

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WHOLE GRAIN OATS, PECANS, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, SALT, CINNAMON, NATURAL FLAVOR STEVIA LEAF EXTRACTS.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 40 g (1 package)

  • Calories1608% DV
  • Protein4g8% DV
  • Total Carbs26g9% DV
  • Fiber3g11% DV
  • Total Fat5g6% DV
  • Saturated Fat1g5% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Quaker Cinnamon & Pecan Flavor Lower Sugar Instant Oatmeal
Brand
Quaker
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00030000322147
Serving size
40 g (1 package)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "brown sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (1g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Lower protein (4g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (Sugar, Brown sugar)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "brown sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (26g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Quaker Cinnamon & Pecan Flavor Lower Sugar Instant Oatmeal highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Quaker Cinnamon & Pecan Flavor Lower Sugar Instant Oatmeal shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Quaker Cinnamon & Pecan Flavor Lower Sugar Instant Oatmeal: 5g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Brown sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain oats as first ingredient; 3g fiber per serving; Pecans add healthy fats.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Contains added sugar and brown sugar; Stevia and natural flavor indicate sweetener blending; Instant format is more processed than steel-cut oats.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same breakfast & cereal differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Breakfast & Cereal, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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