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Oatmeal cereal with fruit
Calories & nutrition facts
babyfood, dry, instant, toddler fortified
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 402 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 21%
- Carbohydrate 66 g 24%
- Fat 7.1 g 9%
- Saturated fat 1.6 g 8%
- Fibre 7.8 g 28%
- Sugars 11 g —
- Sodium 0 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 4 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 2.7 mg 3%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 2.5 mg 17%
- Vitamin K 7.5 µg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.75 mg 63%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.86 mg 66%
- Niacin (B3) 9.6 mg 60%
- Vitamin B6 0.38 mg 22%
- Folate (B9) 234 µg 59%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 31.6 mg 6%
Minerals
- Calcium 286 mg 22%
- Iron 14.3 mg 79%
- Magnesium 107 mg 25%
- Phosphorus 429 mg 34%
- Potassium 346 mg 7%
- Zinc 5.7 mg 52%
- Copper 0.34 mg 38%
- Manganese 2.8 mg 122%
- Selenium 20.5 µg 37%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 402 | 11 g | 66 g | 7.1 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 5.3 g | 21 | 0.6 g | 3.5 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 × packet (.75 oz) | 21 g | 84 | 2.2 g | 14 g | 1.5 g |
| 2 × tbsp | 10.6 g | 43 | 1.1 g | 7 g | 0.7 g |
| ½ × tbsp | 2.7 g | 11 | 0.3 g | 1.8 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × tbsp | 15.9 g | 64 | 1.7 g | 11 g | 1.1 g |
| 4 × tbsp | 21.2 g | 85 | 2.2 g | 14 g | 1.5 g |
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Questions about Oatmeal cereal with fruit
How do you prepare oatmeal cereal with fruit for a baby?
Put the cereal in a clean bowl and gradually stir in warm water, breast milk or prepared formula until it is smooth and the thickness your baby can manage. Follow the packet’s mixing directions, then check that it is lukewarm before feeding.
Can you mix oatmeal cereal with fruit into a bottle?
No: cereal belongs in a bowl and should be offered with a spoon, not added to a bottle. Spoon-feeding lets you make the texture suitable and watch your baby eat.
When can a baby start eating oatmeal cereal with fruit?
Offer it once your baby is ready for solid foods, usually at around six months, and can sit upright and swallow food rather than push it out with the tongue. Start with a smooth, spoonable texture and supervise every mouthful.
Can you make oatmeal cereal with fruit ahead of time or save leftovers?
Make only what you expect your baby to eat. Once a spoon has been used for feeding, discard leftovers rather than refrigerating them; saliva can contaminate the cereal.
What can you mix with oatmeal cereal with fruit?
Prepare it with breast milk, infant formula or water, as directed on the packet. If your baby already eats solids, you can serve it alongside soft mashed fruit or plain yoghurt, keeping the texture safe for their stage.
Is oatmeal cereal with fruit different from plain oatmeal baby cereal?
The fruit version includes fruit ingredients, while plain oatmeal cereal is usually just oat cereal and may be fortified. Compare the ingredient lists: added fruit can change the flavour and sugar content, and fortified cereals can differ in iron and other nutrients.
Does oatmeal cereal with fruit contain iron?
Yes. It provides 14.3 mg per 100 g and is a source of iron. The amount your baby gets depends on the dry cereal portion and how much they eat.
Is oatmeal cereal with fruit safe for babies with an oat allergy?
No: avoid it if your baby has an oat allergy. Check the ingredient and allergen information for other ingredients too, since fruit cereal blends can contain more than oats and fruit.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171367 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
