Warm breakfast cereal
Warm breakfast cereal is a comforting, cooked dish made from grains like oats, wheat, or corn, typically prepared with water or milk. It's a staple breakfast food enjoyed worldwide, from American oatmeal to British porridge and Middle Eastern bulgur dishes. The texture ranges from smooth and creamy to hearty and chewy, depending on the grain and preparation method.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a carbohydrate-rich food, providing sustained energy through complex carbs and dietary fiber. A typical serving offers a good source of iron, B vitamins like thiamine and folate, and minerals such as magnesium and phosphorus, with a calorie range generally between 150-300 kcal depending on additions.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 166 kcal |
| Protein | 5.9 g |
| Carbs | 28.1 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 0.6 g |
| Sodium | 9 mg |
| Manganese | 1.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 56 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Zinc | 2.3 mg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
| Selenium | 13 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) cooked oatmeal made with water · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Warm cereal has been a breakfast cornerstone for centuries, with archaeological evidence of grain porridges dating back to ancient civilizations. Nutritionally, the cooking process gelatinizes starches, making nutrients more bioavailable and the grains easier to digest.
