Oatmeal in cereals is a nutrient-rich food crop, the highest protein content in cereal crops, and contains the human body necessary 8 kinds of amino acids, its composition is also more balanced. It is also a fructose derived polysaccharide, so it is a very good food for diabetic patients.

谷类中燕麦是营养丰富的粮食作物，在禾谷类作物中蛋白质含量最高，且含有人体必需的8种氨基酸，其组成也较平衡。而且又是果糖衍生的多糖，因而是糖尿病患者的极好的食物。