Toasted Rice Cereal
Processing Score
5.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including corn syrup. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
021130280490
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size41 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 240mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 36g
13%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 4g Added Sugars
8%
Protein 3g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 12.6mg
70%
Potassium 40mg
1%
* 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 · 3 flagged for reviewRICE, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, VITAMINS AND MINERALS: FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF IRON), SODIUM ASCORBATE, NIACINAMIDE, ZINC OXIDE (SOURCE OF ZINC), FOLIC ACID, RIBOFLAVIN, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Toasted Rice Cereal scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Other Additives (Sodium Ascorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Breakfast Cereal, this product is more processed than about 40% of the 9,419 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group 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.
- 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: Ferric Orthophosphate (Source Of Iron), Zinc Oxide (Source Of Zinc).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacinamide, Folic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and 4 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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