Raisin Bran

Raisin Bran is a popular breakfast cereal made from toasted whole grain wheat bran flakes and sweet, chewy raisins. It typically combines the crunchy, fibrous texture of the bran with the natural sweetness of the fruit, often enhanced with a light sugar or honey coating on the flakes. This convenient ready-to-eat cereal is a staple in many households, especially in North America and other Western countries.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Raisin Bran is generally high in carbohydrates, primarily from the whole grain wheat and added sugars, and provides a good source of dietary fiber, particularly insoluble fiber from the bran. A standard one-cup serving usually contains around 190-210 calories, along with key nutrients like iron, B vitamins (such as folic acid), and some potassium from the raisins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	195 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	47 g
Fat	2 g
Fiber	7 g
Sugar	20 g
Sodium	360 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Iron	10.8 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Vitamin D	2.5 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	6.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Folate	200 mcg

Per 1 cup (59 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Raisin Bran represents a classic example of the mid-20th century shift towards convenient, fortified breakfast foods in the United States, marketed as a wholesome start to the day. Nutritionally, its unique combination of high fiber from bran and natural sugars from raisins offers a balance of digestive support and quick energy, though the added sugar content in some brands has made it a point of discussion in modern dietary conversations.