Classic Hot Breakfast Cereal
Classic Hot Breakfast Cereal is a warm, comforting dish typically made from grains like oats, cornmeal, wheat, or rice, cooked in water or milk. It's a staple breakfast food with roots in various cultures worldwide, from American oatmeal and grits to European porridges.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
It is generally high in complex carbohydrates and provides a good source of fiber, especially if made with whole grains, with a moderate calorie count typically ranging from 150-300 calories per serving depending on additions.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 27 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 160 mg |
| Magnesium | 56 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Zinc | 3.8 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1.5 mg |
| Folate | 400 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 20 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Its unique cultural significance lies in its role as a humble, adaptable comfort food that has sustained populations for centuries, and nutritionally, it's valued for its sustained energy release and potential heart-health benefits from soluble fiber.
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