Calories in Porridge, made with water
Per 1 bowl, 250 g
Porridge, made with water has 166 calories per 1 bowl, 250 g. That is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 5.8 g of protein, 28.0 g of carbohydrate, 3.4 g of fat and 4.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 66 calories and 2.3 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as a source of protein, low in fat and low energy density. Made with milk instead of water adds roughly 80 calories and about 8 g of protein.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 bowl, 250 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 166 kcal | 66 kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 2.3 g | 12% |
| Carbohydrate | 28.0 g | 11.2 g | 11% |
| Fat | 3.4 g | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Fibre | 4.0 g | 1.6 g | 13% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about porridge, made with water
How many calories are in porridge, made with water?
Porridge, made with water has 166 calories per 1 bowl, 250 g, which is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of porridge, made with water?
100 g of porridge, made with water contains 66 calories.
How much protein is in porridge, made with water?
One serving of 1 bowl, 250 g provides 5.8 g of protein — 2.3 g per 100 g, or 12% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in porridge, made with water?
One serving of 1 bowl, 250 g contains 28.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 4.0 g is fibre.
What is porridge, made with water a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, porridge, made with water qualifies as a source of protein, low in fat and low energy density. At least 12% of its calories come from protein. Under 3 g of fat per 100 g. Under 120 calories per 100 g, so a filling portion stays affordable.