Does Oatmeal Make You Get Thicker? Unpacking Weight Gain and Oatmeal
                                
                                
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                                According to nutrition data, a half-cup of dry rolled oats contains approximately 150 calories and is packed with complex carbohydrates and fiber. The answer to "Does oatmeal make you get thicker?" depends entirely on your overall calorie balance and how you prepare it, not the oatmeal itself.