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Crispy Rice cereal
Calories & nutrition facts
malt-o-meal, ready-to-eat
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 346 kcal —
- Protein 6.1 g 12%
- Carbohydrate 86 g 31%
- Fat 1.1 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.4 g 1%
- Sugars 7.8 g —
- Sodium 924 mg 40%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 455 µg 51%
- Vitamin C 18.2 mg 20%
- Vitamin D 3 µg 15%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 1.1 mg 94%
- Riboflavin (B2) 1.3 mg 98%
- Niacin (B3) 15.1 mg 95%
- Vitamin B6 1.5 mg 89%
- Folate (B9) 1210 µg 303%
- Vitamin B12 4.6 µg 190%
Minerals
- Calcium 7 mg 1%
- Iron 27.3 mg 152%
- Magnesium 24 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 121 mg 10%
- Potassium 114 mg 2%
- Zinc 11.4 mg 103%
- Copper 0.24 mg 27%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 346 | 6.1 g | 86 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 × cup (1 NLEA serving) | 33 g | 114 | 2 g | 28 g | 0.4 g |
| 2 × cup (1 NLEA serving) | 66 g | 228 | 4 g | 57 g | 0.7 g |
| ½ × cup (1 NLEA serving) | 16.5 g | 57 | 1 g | 14 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × cup (1 NLEA serving) | 99 g | 343 | 6 g | 85 g | 1.1 g |
| 4 × cup (1 NLEA serving) | 132 g | 457 | 8 g | 114 g | 1.5 g |
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Questions about Crispy Rice cereal
How much Crispy Rice cereal is a serving?
A typical bowl serving is about 30–35 g, roughly a generous handful; weigh it once to see what that looks like in your usual bowl. With 125 ml milk, it makes a quick breakfast.
How do you keep Crispy Rice cereal crunchy in milk?
Pour the milk over the cereal just before eating, rather than letting it stand. For a slower breakfast, keep the cereal and milk separate and add each spoonful as you go.
Can you use Crispy Rice cereal to make chocolate crispies?
Yes. Melt chocolate with a little butter or syrup, fold in the cereal without crushing it, then press into a lined tin and chill until set. You can also use it in chocolate nests or as a crunchy topping for yoghurt.
How should you store Crispy Rice cereal after opening?
Seal the inner bag or transfer the cereal to an airtight container, then keep it in a cool, dry cupboard. Moisture makes the pieces lose their crispness; avoid storing it beside a kettle or cooker.
What can you eat with Crispy Rice cereal besides milk?
Stir it into yoghurt just before serving, or top it with sliced banana, berries or chopped nuts. It also adds crunch to a bowl of porridge, but sprinkle it on at the end so it does not soften.
Can you replace Crispy Rice cereal in a recipe?
For chocolate crispies or cereal bars, another puffed rice cereal is the closest swap; toasted cornflakes give a denser, more brittle crunch. Measure by volume only after gently crushing neither cereal, as their shapes pack differently.
Is Crispy Rice cereal a source of iron?
Yes. It is high in iron and also high in zinc; a 30 g portion provides 8.2 mg of iron. Fortification levels differ between products, so check the ingredients if you need to avoid a particular added vitamin or mineral.
Does Crispy Rice cereal contain much fibre?
No: a 30 g portion contains just 0.1 g of fibre. Add fruit, nuts or seeds, or serve it alongside a higher-fibre cereal such as bran flakes.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172983 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
