First Foods Cereal Bowl
First Foods Cereal Bowl is a simple, comforting breakfast dish typically made from a warm cereal like cream of wheat, farina, or rice cereal, often served with milk or water and a touch of sweetener. It is a common introductory food for infants and a gentle, easy-to-digest meal for people of all ages, originating from Western dietary traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily high in carbohydrates, providing a quick source of energy, and is often fortified with essential vitamins and minerals like iron. A typical serving with milk contains roughly 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Iron | 8 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 2 mg |
| Folate | 100 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
Per 1 cup prepared (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Nutritionally, its unique value lies in its role as a 'first food'—its smooth, mild texture and iron-fortified formula make it a foundational food for infant nutrition in many cultures. Culturally, it represents simplicity and comfort, often associated with childhood and gentle recovery.
