Candies, milk chocolate, with rice cereal
Whole food · Sweets
A crispy, airy treat where puffed rice cereal is enrobed in creamy milk chocolate, creating a delightful textural contrast between the smooth, sweet coating and the light, crunchy interior. It delivers a classic, comforting sweetness with a satisfying snap and melt. Nutritionally, it's a high-energy, sugar-dense snack providing quick fuel but minimal protein or fiber.
Calorie split: 6% protein · 45% carbs · 50% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore it for the perfect marriage of creamy milk chocolate and the light, crispy crunch of rice cereal, which feels indulgent yet playful. It's a nostalgic favorite, often associated with childhood and simple pleasures, and its consistent, familiar flavor makes it a reliable comfort food.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (over 50g per 100g) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, making it a poor choice for those managing diabetes or seeking sustained energy. It's also calorie-dense with low satiety, and contains common allergens like milk and soy. To counteract, pair a small portion with a source of protein or healthy fat (like nuts or yogurt) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from simple carbohydrates
- Contains small amounts of calcium and phosphorus from milk chocolate
- Offers a satisfying textural experience (crunch + creaminess)
- Convenient, portable, and shelf-stable snack
- Can serve as a morale-boosting treat in moderation
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The puffed rice in these candies is made by heating rice grains under high pressure until they explode, a process called 'parching' or 'puffing,' which can increase the grain's volume by up to 8 times.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 1.5 g |
| Energy | 511 kcal |
| Energy | 2136 kj |
| Protein | 7.6 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 29.4 g |
| Ash | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 59.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 51.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 187 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.6 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 62.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 207 mg |
| Potassium, K | 370 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 86.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.3 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.49 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.48 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 4.6 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 5.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.60 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.32 mg |
| Niacin | 0.67 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.47 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.06 mg |
| Folate, total | 18.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 6.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 11.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 21.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 45.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.80 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.05 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 65.0 ug |
| Retinol | 65.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 217 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 6.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.50 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.91 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.7 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 20.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 203 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 15.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.56 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.20 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.22 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.24 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.74 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 6.6 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 6.8 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.19 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.6 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.24 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 8.2 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.78 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.66 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 21:5 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 23.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Candies, honey-combed, with peanut butter — USDA does not publish this profile for Candies.
| Tryptophan | 0.09 g |
| Threonine | 0.21 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.24 g |
| Leucine | 0.61 g |
| Lysine | 0.27 g |
| Methionine | 0.10 g |
| Cystine | 0.09 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.47 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.33 g |
| Valine | 0.31 g |
| Arginine | 1.1 g |
| Histidine | 0.22 g |
| Alanine | 0.36 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.0 g |
| Glycine | 0.56 g |
| Proline | 0.55 g |
| Serine | 0.58 g |
FAQ
Is this candy a good source of energy for a workout?
It can provide a quick burst of energy due to its high simple carbohydrate content, but it lacks the complex carbs, protein, and electrolytes needed for sustained performance or recovery. A banana or a proper sports bar would be more effective.
Why does the rice cereal stay crispy inside the chocolate?
The chocolate coating acts as a moisture barrier, protecting the hygroscopic (moisture-absorbing) puffed rice from humidity in the air, which would otherwise make it stale and soft.
Are there any vitamins in this candy?
It contains minimal naturally occurring vitamins. Some milk chocolate may have trace amounts of B vitamins from the milk solids, but it is not considered a meaningful source of any vitamin.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 5.11 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 3.3 g fiber · 51.1 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.23 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.