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Bread, cereal, rice and pasta
Commonly called the bread and cereal food group, people should have 6 to
11 servings from this group each day. One
serving is typically:
- 1 slice of bread
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) of cooked rice or pasta
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) of cooked cereal
- 1 ounce (28 grams) of cold cereal
- 1/2 bagel or English muffin
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This food group is a great source of carbohydrates (needed to give your
cells energy), B vitamins and iron. Overall this food group shuld account
for 55% to 60% of your daily calorie intake.
Please Note: All calorie values are estimates or averages.
| Food | Serving Size | Calories |
| Sandwich Roll | 2 oz | 160 |
| Wheatflakes | 1 oz | 100 |
| Wheatgerm | 1 tbsp | 25 |
| Wild rice, cooked | 1 cup | 150 |
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