Calories in Rice Chex Cereal

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (163.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 635.7
  • Total Fat 3.3 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 1336.6 mg
  • Potassium 327.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 141.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber 6.5 g
  • Sugars 13.0 g
  • Protein 11.4 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 529.8 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 52.2 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

At 635.7 calories per serving (1 Serving (163.0g)), Rice Chex Cereal is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 141.8g per serving (88.3% of calories), with a good 6.5g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 1336.6mg of sodium (58% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Fiber ⚠️ High Calorie ⚠️ High Sodium ⚠️ High Sugar

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Whole Grain Rice, Rice, Sugar, Salt, Molasses. Vitamin E (mixed Tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Iron and Zinc (mineral Nutrients), Vitamin C (sodium Ascorbate), a B Vitamin (niacinamide), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B1 (thiamin Mononitrate), Vitamin a (palmitate), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), a B Vitamin (folic Acid), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Niacinamide, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Ascorbate

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Rice Chex Cereal contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories635.7 kcal31.8%
Total Fat3.3 g4%
Sodium1336.6 mg58% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate141.8 g52%
Dietary Fiber6.5 g23% ✅
Protein11.4 g23%
Calcium529.8 mg41%
Iron52.2 mg290%
Potassium327.6 mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Rice Chex Cereal accounts for 31.8% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 88.3% of the calories.

Carbs 88.3%
Fat 4.6% Carbs 88.3% Protein 7.1%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 635.7 calories in Rice Chex Cereal? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 48.1 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 109.7 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 69.5 min
HIIT 58.9 min
Burpees 58.9 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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