Calories in 1/2 Cup of Plain Cereal
1/2 cup of plain cereal (15 g) has 56 calories. That is 3% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.4 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 11 g of carbohydrates, a split of 10% protein, 10% fat and 80% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of plain cereal has 28 and 3/4 cup of plain cereal has 83 calories. Burning 56 calories takes about 10 minutes of brisk walking or 4 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 1/2 cup of plain cereal?
1/2 cup of plain cereal weighs about 15 g and has 56 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of plain cereal?
1/2 cup of plain cereal has 1.4 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of plain cereal?
1/2 cup of plain cereal has 11 g of carbohydrates, including 1.1 g of fiber and 1.1 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.