Simple cereal bowl with breast milk or formula
A simple cereal bowl with breast milk or formula is a foundational first food for infants, combining a mild, iron-fortified baby cereal with a liquid to create a smooth, spoon-fed puree. It is a universal starting point in infant feeding across many cultures.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates for energy, with moderate protein and fat provided by the milk component. It is specifically designed to be a nutrient-dense first food, often fortified with iron, zinc, and B vitamins to support early growth.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes this dish unique is its dual role as both a nutritional staple and a developmental milestone. The transition from liquid feeding to spoon-fed solids is a key step in an infant's motor skill and sensory development.
