What's the difference between "quick" oats and "old fashioned" oats?

[Riprorin]

Any difference other than quick oats take less time to cook?

Do the quick oats take less time only because the flake is smaller?

Are old fashioned oats better for you than quick oats, or is there the same nutrional value?

 

[tm37]

they both tadste like crap so for me they are the same.

I used to like the instant oats with strawberries and cream though.

 

[Chaotic42]

There is an entire episode of Good Eats devoted to this.

Here's a start.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: tm37
they both tadste like crap so for me they are the same.

I used to like the instant oats with strawberries and cream though.

well you're not supposed to eat it plain, lol..

I add butter, brown sugar, raisins and a splash of milk to mine.. yumm...

 

[Ornery]

Can't find any differences at all here. Perhaps the purchase price is different.

Edit:

Oatmeal Facts

• The oat is called a groat after the hull has been removed.
  
  Old Fashioned Oats are groats that are steamed and rolled but not cut. They cook in 5 minutes on the stove-top or 3 minutes in a microwave oven and can be used for baking.
  
  Quick Oats are groats that are cut into two or three pieces, then steamed and rolled. They cook in just 1 minute on the stove-top or microwave oven and can also be used for baking.