How many carbs are in cereal?
1 prepackaged single serving of cereal contains about 23.3g of carbohydrate, 21.3g net carbs after subtracting 2g of fiber, 2.3g of protein, and 114 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 prepackaged single serving (30g) | 23.3g | 2g | 21.3g |
| 1 cup (35g) | 27.2g | 2.3g | 24.9g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 77.7g | 6.6g | 71.1g |
Net carbs in cereal
1 prepackaged single serving of cereal contains 21.3g of net carbs — total carbs (23.3g) minus dietary fiber (2g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for cereal (per 100g)
- Calories: 379 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 77.7g
- Dietary fiber: 6.6g
- Sugars: 25.4g
- Protein: 7.7g
- Fat: 4g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343929). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in cereal?
1 prepackaged single serving of cereal contains about 23.3g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 2g of fiber, the net carbs are about 21.3g.
How many net carbs are in cereal?
Net carbs in 1 prepackaged single serving of cereal are about 21.3g — that is total carbs (23.3g) minus dietary fiber (2g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is cereal good for diabetics?
Cereal contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is cereal keto-friendly?
Whether cereal fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 prepackaged single serving) provides about 21.3g of net carbs.