Rice Krispies Treats consist mostly of crisp rice cereal and marshmallows. Although this treat provides vitamins and minerals, it also contains fat, sodium and sugar. Eating large quantities of fat, sodium and sugar is not healthy, so you should avoid consuming this treat too frequently.
Calories, Fat and Cholesterol
Each packaged Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treat contains 90 calories, 20 of which come from fat. It has 2.5 g of total fat. This is about 4 percent of the recommended daily value, or DV, based on a diet of 2000 calories. The treat has 1 g of saturated fat, which is 5 percent of the DV. The treat does not contain any trans fat or cholesterol.
Carbohydrates, Sodium and Protein
These treats contain a significant amount of carbohydrates -- 17 g per bar to be exact. This is about 6 percent of the DV. Rice Krispies Treats do not contain any dietary fiber. Each bar has 7 g of sugar. No DV is listed on the nutrition facts label for sugar, but you should limit your consumption of sugar whenever possible. Each bar contains 105 mg of sodium, which is about 4 percent of the DV. Less than 1 g of protein is in each bar.
Vitamins and Minerals
Rice Krispies Treats are a good source of vitamins and minerals. Each bar provides 2 percent of the DV for vitamin D and iron, 4 percent of the DV for vitamin A and 6 percent of the DV for folic acid. Each Rice Krispies Treat also provides 10 percent of the DV for riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin B-6 and niacin. While you should be cautious about the amount of fat and sugar in this product, this treat may be a healthier alternative to candy or other junk food.
Homemade Treats
People may create their own Rice Krispies Treats at home. The specific nutrition facts for these homemade treats vary depending on the specific recipe you use. Using the original recipe typically results in 153 calories per serving. An average serving of the homemade treats also has 3 g of fat, 30 g of total carbohydrates and 1 g of protein, according to the USDA Nutrient Database. Keep in mind that these nutrition facts are just averages. Altering the recipe in any way will change these amounts.
Variations
Kellogg's also offers variations of the original Rice Krispies Treats. Flavors include Chocolately Drizzle, Strawberry and Peanut Butter Chocolate. These treats have similar nutrition facts as the original, but they may vary slightly depending on the flavor.
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