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Farina cereal
Calories & nutrition facts
unenriched, dry
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 369 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 21%
- Carbohydrate 76 g 28%
- Fat 0.5 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 1.9 g 7%
- Sodium 3 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.11 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 0.7 mg 4%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.42 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 24 µg 6%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 14 mg 1%
- Iron 1.5 mg 8%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 88 mg 7%
- Potassium 94 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.53 mg 5%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.69 mg 30%
- Selenium 23.5 µg 43%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 369 | 11 g | 76 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 10.9 g | 40 | 1.2 g | 8.3 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × cup | 176 g | 649 | 19 g | 134 g | 0.9 g |
| 2 × tbsp | 21.8 g | 80 | 2.3 g | 17 g | 0.1 g |
| ½ × tbsp | 5.5 g | 20 | 0.6 g | 4.1 g | 0 g |
| 3 × tbsp | 32.7 g | 121 | 3.5 g | 25 g | 0.2 g |
| 4 × tbsp | 43.6 g | 161 | 4.6 g | 33 g | 0.2 g |
Similar foods
- Malt-O-Meal Farina hot wheat cerealdry365 kcal / 100 g
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- Semolinaunenriched360 kcal / 100 g
- Wheatena cerealdry357 kcal / 100 g
- Cream of Rice cerealdry370 kcal / 100 g
- Original cream of wheathot, instant, dry370 kcal / 100 g
- Whole grain cream of wheathot, instant, dry333 kcal / 100 g
- Regular cream of wheathot, dry382 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Farina cereal
How do you cook farina cereal without lumps?
Whisk 30 g farina into 250 ml cold water or milk, then bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring often. Cook for about 3–5 minutes, until thick; starting with cold liquid helps prevent lumps.
Can you make farina cereal with milk instead of water?
Yes. Milk makes it creamier, but stir it frequently over a low heat so it does not catch on the bottom of the pan. For a lighter bowl, cook it in water and stir in a splash of milk at the end.
What can you add to farina cereal for breakfast?
Try butter and a pinch of salt, or top it with sliced banana, berries, chopped nuts, cinnamon or a spoonful of honey. You can also serve it savoury with a poached egg and grated cheese.
How should you store farina cereal?
Keep the dry cereal in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, and use a clean, dry spoon to scoop it out. Refrigerate cooked farina promptly in a covered container and eat it within three days; loosen it with a little milk or water when reheating.
What can you use instead of farina cereal?
For a similar smooth, wheat-based hot cereal, use semolina and cook it until soft; its texture may be a little grainier. Cream of Rice is a wheat-free alternative, though it has a different flavour and texture.
Does farina cereal contain gluten?
Yes. Farina is made from wheat, so it contains gluten and is not suitable for someone who needs to avoid it.
How much energy is in a bowl of farina cereal?
A dry serving of about 30 g provides 111 kcal before you add milk, butter or toppings.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173916 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
