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Nutritional Profile of Puffed Rice - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 35 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Puffed Rice.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for four additional nutrients:
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Breakfast Cereals) shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for three additional nutrients:
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
- Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Puffed Rice
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Puffed Rice
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Puffed Rice
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Puffed Rice
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Puffed Rice
In food category: Breakfast Cereals
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 87.8 g | 24.9 g | 15 | 72 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.4 g | 396.9 mg | 119 | 244 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 180 mg | 51 mg | 245 | 2666 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 345 mg | 97.8 mg | 218 | 2170 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 325 mg | 92.1 mg | 180 | 2492 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 900 mg | 255.1 mg | 240 | 1659 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 91 | 1143 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 296 mg | 83.9 mg | 197 | 1983 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 164 | 1669 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 178 mg | 50.5 mg | 261 | 2638 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 47 | 981 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 285 mg | 80.8 mg | 239 | 2109 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 60 mg | 17 mg | 89 | 896 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 7 g | 2 g | 108 | 919 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 259 µg | 73.4 µg | 105 | 209 |
| Folate, food | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 50 | 285 |
| Folate, total | 154 µg | 43.7 µg | 102 | 229 |
| Folic Acid | 150 µg | 42.5 µg | 96 | 135 |
| Niacin | 3.5 mg | 997.9 µg | 149 | 990 |
| Riboflavin | 265 µg | 75.1 µg | 124 | 546 |
| Thiamin | 441 µg | 125 µg | 115 | 445 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 155 | 634 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 51 | 924 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 189 | 545 |
| Copper, Cu | 239 µg | 67.8 µg | 83 | 610 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.9 mg | 810.8 µg | 212 | 635 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 105 | 309 |
| Phosphorus, P | 118 mg | 33.5 mg | 160 | 546 |
| Potassium, K | 116 mg | 32.9 mg | 198 | 782 |
| Selenium, Se | 10.5 µg | 3 µg | 94 | 586 |
| Sodium, Na | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 270 | 1151 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 mg | 311.8 µg | 156 | 803 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 147 | 1096 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 3.9 g | 1.1 g | 200 | 2472 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 383 kcal | 108.6 kcal | 36 | 305 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Puffed Rice
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | 14.0 g | 0.5 oz |
19 Similar Breakfast Cereals
Explore the nutrient content of similar breakfast cereals below by clicking on their names.
Similar Breakfast Cereals 1 - 19
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| Cream Of Rice | No of Nutrients |
(Made With Fat) | 46 |
(Made With Milk) | 51 |
(Made Without Fat) | 34 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 46 |
| Crispy Brown Rice Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 40 | |
| Crispy Rice | No of Nutrients |
| 40 | |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 34 |
| Frosted Rice | No of Nutrients |
(Not Further Specified) | 44 |
| Frosted Rice Krispies | No of Nutrients |
| 44 | |
| Malt-O-Meal Crispy Rice | No of Nutrients |
| 48 | |
| Malt-O-Meal Puffed Rice | No of Nutrients |
| 35 | |
| Puffed Rice | No of Nutrients |
(Fortified, Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 46 |
| Quaker Puffed Rice | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 37 |
| Ralston Crisp Rice | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 73 |
| Rice | No of Nutrients |
(Made With Milk & Sugar, Puerto Rican Style) | 50 |
| Rice Chex | No of Nutrients |
| 44 | |
| Rice Flakes | No of Nutrients |
(Not Further Specified) | 40 |
| Rice Krispies | No of Nutrients |
| 48 | |
| Rice Krispies Treats Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 45 |
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