Cereals and grain products include everything from whole grains like wheat and barley to the cereal grains like couscous and amaranth. The nutritional information for cereals and grain products will show that these foods are moderately high in calories but provide good nutritional value in the form of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The calorie chart for cereals and grain products shows the nutritional information for each item, including its calories and nutrition facts. Cereals and grain products are an important part of a healthy diet, as indicated by the nutrition label below.
Though typically referred to as a cereal grain, rice is actually a seed of the Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima plant. Rice is widely consumed as a dietary staple in many countries around the world and it generally provides good nutritional value. The nutrition facts for rice will show that the calories and nutritional information varies from one type of rice to another. For example, white rice has a higher GI rating the brown rice and brown rice is higher in fiber. Refer to the calorie chart for your favorite type of rice to determine the calories and nutrition facts.
Granola and cereal bars are a convenience food product that can be a great source of nutritional value when you are on the run. The calorie chart below shows the nutrition facts for various granola and cereal bars and, as you will notice, many are rich in healthy carbohydrates as well as essential vitamins and minerals. The nutritional information for granola and cereal bars varies depending on the ingredients used so check the nutrition label for each item to determine its calories and nutrition facts.