Rice Krispies Treats
These easy to make-at-home treats also come packaged and ready to eat. Rice Krispies cereal is mixed with marshmallows and formed into small rectangle treats.
There are 90 calories, 2 grams of fat, 17 grams of carbohydrates, and less than one gram of protein in one Rice Krispies Treat.
Read this guide for a detailed overview of the nutritional information, calories, and ingredients in this popular sweet treat from WK Kellogg’s Co.
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Rice Krispies Treats Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on one serving size measured as one bar with a weight of 22 grams.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) indicates how much of a nutrient is in one treat, relative to the recommended daily limit. The U.S. FDA recommends using %DV to balance food choices.
As shown in the chart below, a packaged Rice Krispies treat is low in saturated fat and sodium, but has a medium level of added sugars.
Serving size: 1 Treat
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
3% |
LOW |
|
Sodium |
5% |
LOW |
|
Added Sugars |
16% |
MED |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 90 calories in each Rice Krispies bar.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
Over three quarters of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates (see total sugars section below). Dietary fat makes up the remaining calories. There is less than one gram of protein per serving.
Rice Krispies Treat
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary above of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by WK Kellogg Co.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 90 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Amount (%DV) per Treat
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Calories |
90 |
%DV |
|
Total Fat |
2g |
3% |
|
Saturated Fat |
0.5g |
3% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
0mg |
0% |
|
Sodium |
105mg |
5% |
|
Carbohydrates |
17g |
6% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
0g |
0% |
|
Total Sugars |
8g | |
|
Added Sugars |
8g |
16% |
|
Protein |
<1g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Total Fat
These packaged crispy marshmallow squares are made with vegetable oil. One serving contains 2 grams of total fat, including 0.5 grams of saturated fat.
Sugars
One serving contains 8 grams of total sugars, all of which are added sugars.
The U.S. FDA recommends limiting calories from added sugars to 10% or less of total calories. A Rice Krispies Treats deliver about 30 calories per square from added sugars.
Natural Sugars vs Added Sugars
Naturally occurring sugars are found in milk (lactose), fruits, and vegetables.
When it comes to reviewing a nutrition facts label for sugars, take note of the “added sugars,” which refers to sweeteners added during the production of packaged foods.
Examples of added sugars include sucrose, dextrose, and other sweeteners such as corn syrup, honey, and table sugar.
The recommended daily limit for added sugars is 50 grams (based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet).
ADDED SUGARS IN RICE KRISPIES TREAT
Continue learning about what’s in snack foods and sweet treats by checking the ingredients in popular Halloween candy.
Food producers may change recipes without notice and distribute products in various sizes. Always check labels on the packaging to confirm nutritional value of your purchased product.
Rice Krispies Treats Ingredients and Allergens
Here is the list of ingredients in a packaged Rice Krispies treat.
Ingredients |
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Toasted Rice Cereal, Corn Syrup, Fructose, Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Corn Syrup Solids, Vegetable Glycerin, Dextrose, Gelatin, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Salt, DATEM, Acetylated Monoglycerides, Soy Lecithin, BHT |
Ingredient FAQs
Learn more about what’s in packaged foods to make informed decisions about your diet. For example, Froot Loops, another popular cereal, contains food coloring and a high sugar content.
Allergens
Rice Krispies Treats are made with milk and soy.
Resources
Here is a short list of resources to learn more about the nutritional value and ingredients in this processed food:
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Nutrition facts and ingredients: Rice Krispies Treats (WK Kellogg’s product) packaging.