Used to prepare infant cereal
Infant cereal is a specially formulated, easily digestible first food for babies, typically made from a single grain like rice, oat, or barley. It is often prepared by mixing the dry cereal powder with breast milk, formula, or water to create a smooth, semi-liquid porridge. This type of food is a staple introduction to solids in many cultures worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
It is primarily a carbohydrate-based food, designed to be gentle on a baby's developing digestive system. The key nutrients are often added iron and various B vitamins, providing a calorie ballpark of around 60-80 kcal per typical prepared serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 25 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
Per 1 prepared serving (approx. 15 g dry cereal mixed with 60 ml liquid, total ~75 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes infant cereal unique is its role as a 'first food' milestone, often the first solid food a baby tastes. Nutritionally, it is frequently fortified with iron, a critical nutrient for brain development that babies' natural stores begin to deplete around six months of age.
