Snacks, crisped rice bar, chocolate chip
Whole food · Snacks
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A crispy, sweet bar made from puffed rice bound with syrup and studded with chocolate chips. It offers a satisfying crunch with a mild sweetness, delivering a quick energy boost from its high carbohydrate content.
Calorie split: 5% protein · 67% carbs · 28% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its light, crunchy texture and the classic, comforting combination of sweet cereal and chocolate. It's a nostalgic, easy-to-eat snack often packed in lunchboxes or eaten on the go.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high carbohydrate and low protein/fiber profile can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and subsequent crashes. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein (like Greek yogurt or a handful of nuts) or healthy fat to slow digestion and promote satiety. Be mindful of portion size.
Key benefits
- Quick source of energy
- Convenient, portable snack
- Low in protein and fat
- Contains some dietary fiber
- No added sugar in some formulations
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The binding agent in these bars is typically a marshmallow or syrup mixture that acts as a glue, holding the puffed rice together without any baking required.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 7.0 g |
| Energy | 404 kcal |
| Energy | 1690 kj |
| Protein | 5.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 13.5 g |
| Ash | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 73.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.2 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 21.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 6.3 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 48.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 134 mg |
| Potassium, K | 168 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 278 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.86 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.31 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.00 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 9.7 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.53 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.60 mg |
| Niacin | 7.0 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.70 mg |
| Folate, total | 140 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 140 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 140 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1764 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.2 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.46 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.20 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.0 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.0 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.20 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.07 g |
| Threonine | 0.16 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.20 g |
| Leucine | 0.39 g |
| Lysine | 0.20 g |
| Methionine | 0.10 g |
| Cystine | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.26 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.20 g |
| Valine | 0.29 g |
| Arginine | 0.39 g |
| Histidine | 0.12 g |
| Alanine | 0.26 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.46 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.98 g |
| Glycine | 0.24 g |
| Proline | 0.25 g |
| Serine | 0.25 g |
FAQ
Is this a healthy snack?
It's primarily a source of quick energy from carbohydrates. While it can fit into a balanced diet in moderation, it's low in protein and essential nutrients, so it shouldn't be a primary snack for sustained energy or nutrition.
Why does it feel like I'm hungry again soon after eating one?
The high simple carbohydrate content causes a fast rise and fall in blood sugar. This can trigger hunger signals shortly after consumption. Combining it with protein or fat helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
Are there common allergens in these bars?
Yes, they often contain wheat (from the puffed rice cereal if not pure rice), soy (in chocolate chips), and may be produced on equipment that handles nuts, peanuts, and milk. Always check the ingredient label.
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 4.04 kcal/g · 5% calories from protein · 2.2 g fiber · 0.0 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: 1.65 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.