Cereal with cold milk

Cereal with cold milk is a simple, ready-to-eat dish consisting of dry, processed grain flakes or shapes served in a bowl with chilled milk. It typically features a grain base like corn, wheat, or oats, often sweetened or fortified with vitamins, and is most commonly associated with a quick breakfast in North America and other Western countries.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates, especially from refined grains and added sugars, with moderate protein from the milk and cereal, and minimal fat unless using whole milk. A standard serving provides key nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and calcium from milk, with a rough calorie range of 200-300 calories depending on the cereal type and milk choice.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	36 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	290 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Vitamin D	2.5 mcg
Iron	8 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Magnesium	50 mg
Zinc	3 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, cereal with cold milk rose to prominence in the late 19th century as a convenient, industrialized breakfast solution, symbolizing modernity and efficiency. Nutritionally, it's unique as a food often fortified to address dietary gaps, though it can be a polarizing choice due to its sugar content versus its role as a quick source of energy and nutrients.