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Rice Krispies — dryD
Cereals · #23 of 25

Rice Krispies

dry · Rice Cereal

34/100D tier
Calories387
Protein6.6g
Fiber0.7g
Sodium502mg
Sugar10.8g

Graded D — 34 out of 100, #23 of 25 cereals. Micronutrients carries the score (100/100); whole food drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Snap, crackle, refined rice.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories387
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.6g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 502mg22%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g2%
Total Sugars 10.8g
Protein 6.6g13%
Iron 28mg156%
Folate 500mcg125%
Vitamin B6 1.3mg76%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 34

Micronutrients ×20100
Clean label ×2055
Protein ×1517
Fiber ×302
Whole food ×150

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#23 of 25 in Cereals. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Rice Krispies healthy?

It grades D — 34 out of 100, #23 of 25 cereals in our system. Snap, crackle, refined rice.

How many calories are in Rice Krispies?

387 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Rice Krispies calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.