Sweetened Rice Cereal Natural and Artificial Fruit Flavor
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Sweetened Rice Cereal Natural and Artificial Fruit Flavor by Fruity Pebbles scores 6/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Sweetened Rice Cereal Natural and Artificial Fruit Flavor by Fruity Pebbles provides 389 calories, 2.8g protein, 4.2g fat, and 86.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.7g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (33.3g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Sweetened Rice Cereal Natural and Artificial Fruit Flavor by Fruity Pebbles sits near the middle of the cereals category with 389 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 2.8g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average. Sugar is a concern at 33.3g per 100g (61% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 389 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 2.8g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 33.3g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Sodium: 528mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 33.3g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Sweetened Rice Cereal Natural and Artificial Fruit Flavor doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Rice, Sugar, Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, Salt, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Turmeric Oleoresin, BHT, Sodium Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Reduced Iron, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12.