Calories in 3 Oz of Plain Cereal
3 oz of plain cereal (85 g) has 315 calories. That is 16% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 8 g of protein, 3.3 g of fat and 63 g of carbohydrates, a split of 10% protein, 10% fat and 80% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of plain cereal has 210 and 4 oz of plain cereal has 420 calories. Burning 315 calories takes about 56 minutes of brisk walking or 25 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Plain Cereal: common questions
How many calories are in 3 oz of plain cereal?
3 oz of plain cereal weighs about 85 g and has 315 calories.
How much protein is in 3 oz of plain cereal?
3 oz of plain cereal has 8 g of protein, which is 16% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 oz of plain cereal?
3 oz of plain cereal has 63 g of carbohydrates, including 6 g of fiber and 6.1 g of sugars.
How much plain cereal is 100 calories?
100 calories of plain cereal is 27 g, about 1 cup of plain cereal.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2708482. Original description: Cereal, other, plain. Portion weights are USDA household measures.