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Kellogg, ORIGINAL TOASTED RICE CEREAL, ORIGINAL
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 15.4 MG | 17% | |
| Thiamin | 1 MG | 83% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.9 MG | 67% | |
| Niacin | 10.3 MG | 64% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.0 MG | 60% | |
| Folate, total | 1,026 UG | 257% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.1 UG | 128% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 28.0 MG | 155% | |
| Potassium, K | 26 MG | 1% | |
| Sodium, Na | 692 MG | 30% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 18.0g per 100g.
- Very low in fat (1.3g per 100g).
- Good source of dietary fiber (2.6g per 100g).
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (155% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (30% DV).
- Rich source of Thiamin (83% of Daily Value per 100g).
About ORIGINAL TOASTED RICE CEREAL, ORIGINAL
Special K Original stands out from most rice-based cereals by adding defatted wheat germ to the formula, which bumps the protein content meaningfully above what plain rice cereals offer. Rice and wheat gluten combine with just a touch of sugar, malt flavor, and salt. Fat is nearly absent. Fiber is modest. The result is a light, slightly crispy flake that stays low in calories while delivering more protein per serving than Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes, or similar options. It's positioned as a diet-friendly cereal, and the ingredient deck actually supports that claim better than most.
Ingredients
RICE, WHEAT GLUTEN, SUGAR, DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, MALT FLAVOR. REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN E ACETATE, BETA-CAROTENE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.
Dietary Information
ORIGINAL TOASTED RICE CEREAL, ORIGINAL is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in ORIGINAL TOASTED RICE CEREAL, ORIGINAL include Folate, total (257% DV) , Iron, Fe (155% DV) , Vitamin B-12 (128% DV) , Thiamin (83% DV) , and Riboflavin (67% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 385 calories per 100 grams, ORIGINAL TOASTED RICE CEREAL, ORIGINAL gets 19% of its calories from protein, 77% from carbohydrates, and 3% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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