Puffed Rice Cereal
Puffed rice cereal is a light, airy breakfast food made by heating rice kernels under high pressure until they expand and pop. It typically consists of just rice, sometimes with added sugar, salt, or vitamins, and is popular worldwide from the United States to India, where it's known as 'murmura'.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cereal is primarily a source of carbohydrates, providing quick energy with very little fat or protein. A standard 1-cup serving usually contains around 60-80 calories and is often fortified with iron and B vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Iron | 8 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 200 mcg |
| Zinc | 3.8 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.75 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.85 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
Per 1 cup (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Nutritionally, its unique puffing process creates a very low-calorie, high-volume food that can feel filling. Culturally, it serves as a base for both sweet breakfast bowls and savory street snacks in various global cuisines.
