Calories in 3/4 Cup of Plain Cereal
3/4 cup of plain cereal (23 g) has 83 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 2.1 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 17 g of carbohydrates, a split of 10% protein, 10% fat and 80% carbs. For comparison, 1/2 cup of plain cereal has 56 and 1 cup of plain cereal has 111 calories. Burning 83 calories takes about 15 minutes of brisk walking or 7 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 3/4 cup of plain cereal?
3/4 cup of plain cereal weighs about 23 g and has 83 calories.
How much protein is in 3/4 cup of plain cereal?
3/4 cup of plain cereal has 2.1 g of protein, which is 4% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3/4 cup of plain cereal?
3/4 cup of plain cereal has 17 g of carbohydrates, including 1.6 g of fiber and 1.6 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.