Best Rice Chex has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 34.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 10.87 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 63, for Best Rice Chex, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 6% | |
Calories from Fat | 31% | |
Calories from Carbs | 63% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 815 IU | 16.3% | ||
Vitamin C | 7.9 mg | 13.2% | ||
Vitamin D | 40.8 IU | 10.2% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.16 mg | 0.53% | ||
Thiamin | 0.48 mg | 31.7% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.53 mg | 31% | ||
Niacin | 6.3 mg | 31.3% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg | 30.2% | ||
Folate | 190.4 mcg | 47.6% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg | 30.2% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 122 mg | 12.2% | ||
Iron | 10.9 mg | 60.4% | ||
Magnesium | 12.8 mg | 3.2% | ||
Phosphorus | 38 mg | 3.8% | ||
Potassium | 90.1 mg | 2.6% | ||
Sodium | 663 mg | 27.6% | ||
Zinc | 4.5 mg | 30.1% | ||
Copper | 0.08 mg | 4% | ||
Manganese | 0.06 mg | 2.9% | ||
Selenium | 0.98 mcg | 1.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 11.5% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5.2% | ||
Sugars | 4.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 3.3 g | 6.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 7.6 g | 11.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.6 g 11.7%
Saturated Fat 4.4 g 22%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 18.3 mg 6.1%
Sodium 663 mg 27.6%
Total Carbohydrates 34.4 g 11.5%
Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%
Sugars 4.3 g
Protein 3.3 g 6.6%
Vitamin A 16.3% Vitamin C 13.2%
Calcium 12.2% Iron 60.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 69
Protein 1.5 g | Carbs 10.3 g | Fat 2.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 105
Protein 1.2 g | Carbs 11.5 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 152
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 2.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 198
Protein 5 g | Carbs 34.8 g | Fat 4.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 220
Protein 16.4 g | Carbs 15.3 g | Fat 11.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 152
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 24.6 g | Fat 6.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 77
Protein 14.7 g | Carbs 2.9 g | Fat 0.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 212
Protein 16 g | Carbs 22.7 g | Fat 6.5 g