Rice Krispies Treats Original
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Rice Krispies Treats Original by Kellogg's scores 7/10 for Bone Health based on contains calcium sources (milk).
Rice Krispies Treats Original by Kellogg's provides 214 calories, 9.1g protein, 9.1g fat, and 72.7g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 4.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Bone Health health goals. 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 (36.4g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Rice Krispies Treats Original by Kellogg's is a lower-calorie option in the granola bars category at 214 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 443.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 214 kcal per 100g (category avg: 443)
- •Protein: 9.1g per 100g (category avg: 9.2g)
- •Sugars: 36.4g per 100g (category avg: 25.6g)
- •Sodium: 471mg 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 36.4g 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 Rice Krispies Treats Original doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the granola bars category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Toasted rice cereal (rice, sugar, salt, malt flavor, niacinamide, reduced iron, vitamin b2 [riboflavin], folic acid), corn syrup, fructose, vegetable oil (soybean and palm oil with tbhq for freshness), sugar, corn syrup solids. contains 2 % or less of vegetable glycerin, dextrose, gelatin, natural and artificial flavors (contains milk), salt, datem, acetylated monoglycerides, soy lecithin, bht for freshness.