Are oats unhealthy ? Verdict: oats are not poison as some claim , neither is it a superfood . Oats are moderately good sources of carbohydrates and fibre which can be definitely added in your diet as like idli , dosa , wheat bread etc . Oats , rice , wheat belong to the same family of grains called poaecae . Oats have been cultivated since 6000 Bc and have been consumed by humans and livestock . Oats are quite nutritious with 375 cal , 60 gms carbohydrates, 13 gms protein, 10 gms fiber and 5 gms