There are a total of 592 Breakfast Foods that have been compiled and organized in this comprehensive list. The selection includes commonly eaten breakfast foods and well-known regional breakfasts, using standard serving sizes and authoritative nutrition sources.

Breakfast Foods are the items people eat to break the overnight fast. They range from light choices like fruit and yogurt to hearty dishes such as omelets, pancakes, and regional fry-ups. They typically combine carbohydrates, protein, and fats to supply morning energy and essential nutrients. Breakfast choices influence appetite, concentration, and short-term blood sugar responses.

Interesting and little-known facts about Breakfast Foods:
– The word “breakfast” literally means “breaking the fast”; regular morning meals became more common in Europe during the 17th–18th centuries.
– About 10–30% of adults skip breakfast regularly, with higher rates among teenagers and young adults in many countries.
– A typical breakfast provides roughly 20–30% of daily calories; some traditional full breakfasts can exceed 1,000 calories.
– One large egg contains about 70 calories and 6 grams of high-quality protein, and protein-rich breakfasts tend to blunt post-meal blood sugar spikes.
– Commercial ready-to-eat breakfast cereals expanded rapidly after the late 1800s and became a major convenience food by the 1920s.

Use the alphabetical index below to explore Breakfast Foods from A to Z.
Each letter’s list includes a sortable table with these columns: Item, Main ingredients, Calories (per typical serving), and Source.