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Best Rice Chex - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Best Rice Chex Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A815 IU16.3%
Vitamin C7.9 mg13.2%
Vitamin D40.8 IU10.2%
Vitamin E0.16 mg0.53%
Thiamin0.48 mg31.7%
Riboflavin0.53 mg31%
Niacin6.3 mg31.3%
Vitamin B60.6 mg30.2%
Folate190.4 mcg47.6%
Vitamin B121.8 mcg30.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.01 mg0.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium122 mg12.2%
Iron10.9 mg60.4%
Magnesium12.8 mg3.2%
Phosphorus38 mg3.8%
Potassium90.1 mg2.6%
Sodium663 mg27.6%
Zinc4.5 mg30.1%
Copper0.08 mg4%
Manganese0.06 mg2.9%
Selenium0.98 mcg1.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate34.4 g11.5%
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.2%
Sugars4.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.3 g6.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.6 g11.7%
Saturated Fat4.4 g22%
Monounsaturated Fat1.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

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

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1607191 Embed Table:

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