Poured over chocolate cereal
Poured over chocolate cereal is a simple, comforting dish made by pouring cold milk over chocolate-flavored breakfast cereal. It typically consists of cocoa-based cereal pieces and milk, and is a popular quick breakfast or snack in many Western countries, especially the United States and United Kingdom.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates, primarily from the cereal's grains and added sugars, and provides a moderate amount of fat from the milk. It is a good source of quick energy and offers key nutrients like calcium and iron, with a typical serving containing around 200-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (55 g) cereal with 1/2 cup (120 g) whole milk · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a nostalgic staple of childhood for many, often marketed with fun mascots and bright packaging. Nutritionally, while it provides a quick energy boost, the high sugar content in many chocolate cereals makes it a treat best enjoyed in moderation.
