First Spoonful Cereal
First Spoonful Cereal is a simple, comforting breakfast dish, often a warm porridge or soft cereal, traditionally made with grains like rice, millet, or oats cooked in water or milk. It is a common introductory food for infants and a gentle, nourishing meal for people of all ages in many Asian cultures, particularly in China.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates for sustained energy, with modest protein and very low fat. It provides key nutrients like iron and B vitamins, especially if made from fortified cereals, and a typical serving contains around 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 36 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Folate | 100 mcg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it symbolizes a first step in a child's journey to solid foods and is often prepared with great care. Nutritionally, its bland, easily digestible nature makes it an ideal recovery food for the sick or elderly.
