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Kellogg's Rice Krispies Large Size
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Kellogg's Rice Krispies Large Size

Rice Krispies
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
4g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Large Size (12 oz) sits squarely in the breakfast cereal aisle, often stacked shoulder-to-shoulder with other puffed grains and children’s brand favorites — near corn flakes, Cheerios, and snack bars. Shoppers reach for it on busy school-morning runs, when planning casual weekend breakfasts, or when grabbing ingredients for classic kitchen projects like Rice Krispies Treats. The brand leans into a family-friendly, nostalgic positioning: familiar, dependable, and pitched toward parents shopping for kids as well as adults seeking a light, quick breakfast. Packaging and messaging emphasize convenience and simple rituals — a bright cardboard box with a large logo, easy pour top and serving suggestions — and label claims like “good source of 8 vitamins and minerals” and “fat-free” create a health halo even though the product is not organic and carries no “natural” certification. Minimal ingredient language (“rice, sugar, salt, malt flavor”) belies significant industrial processing: oven-toasted puffed rice made at scale and fortified with added vitamins and minerals. Sensory cues are crisp and airy — delicate, toasted rice crunch that softens in cold milk — and the product is used in small daily rituals (a quick bowl with fruit) and social rituals (family kitchens making marshmallow treats). While the copy highlights wholesome moments and versatility — breakfast, snack, and baking — the product is a manufactured, fortified cereal designed for shelf stability, convenience, and broad family appeal within mainstream American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.5 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

Ingredients

Rice,, Sugar,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Malt, Flavor., Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Iron, (Ferric, Phosphate),, Niacinamide,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamin, Hydrochloride),, Folic, Acid,, Vitamin, D3,, Vitamin, B12..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This cereal is ultra-processed because it is an industrially puffed and toasted product with added sugar, flavoring (malt flavor), and fortified vitamins/minerals rather than being a minimally processed whole grain.

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Common Questions about Kellogg's Rice Krispies Large Size

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! Rice Krispies are low in sugar and calories, which is a plus, but they’re not exactly a superfood. They provide some vitamins and minerals, but if you're looking for high fiber or protein, you might want to pair them with something like yogurt or fruit.

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