USDA food group
Breakfast Cereals
USDA's reference data holds 195 records in breakfast cereals, which name 5 common foods. Each is listed with its calories, protein, fat and carbohydrate per 100 g and its typical portion.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbohydrate | Typical portion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn grits | 370 | 7.7 g | 1.8 g | 79.1 g | none listed |
| Farina | 369 | 10.6 g | 0.5 g | 78.0 g | 1 tbsp (11 g): 40 calories |
| Oats | 379 | 13.2 g | 6.5 g | 67.7 g | 1 cup (80 g): 303 calories |
| Rice | 129 | 2.7 g | 0.3 g | 28.0 g | 1 cup, cooked (158 g): 204 calories |
| Wheat germ | 360 | 23.1 g | 9.7 g | 51.8 g | 1 cup (115 g): 414 calories |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation, Survey), April 30, 2026 release.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov