Original Toasted Rice Cereal
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0038000269851
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size39 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 270mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 29g
11%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 4g Added Sugars
8%
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 1.9mcg
10%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 10.9mg
61%
Potassium 10mg
0%
* 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
15 listed · 4 flagged for reviewRICE, WHEAT GLUTEN, SUGAR, DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, SALT, MALT FLAVOR, BHT FOR FRESHNESS, VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN C, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN E ACETATE, BETA-CAROTENE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B, VITAMIN D.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Original Toasted Rice Cereal's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Chemical PreservativesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Bht For Freshness.
Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamins And Minerals: Reduced Iron.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Vitamin E Acetate, Folic Acid, and 2 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta-Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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