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Sugar-based candy with crisp puffed rice
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Puffed rice candy (12 g) has 47 calories. That works out to 392 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.1 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 82 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 12 g
47
KCAL / 12G
Carbs
11.1g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 95% · Protein 3% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 8 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 18 g | 71 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 24 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 25 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 118 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 36 g | 141 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 40 g | 157 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 392 kcal |
Calculated from 392 calories per 100 g.
Puffed rice candy is usually made from puffed rice held together by a sugar-based mixture. Recipes and commercial versions can include extra flavorings or colors, so the exact ingredients vary.
To make Puffed rice candy, mix puffed rice into a hot, thick sugar syrup, shape the mixture while it is still workable, and let it cool until firm. Hot syrup can cause burns, so handle it carefully.
No, Puffed rice candy is not necessarily the same as a Rice Krispies treat. Many Rice Krispies treats use marshmallows and butter to bind cereal, while puffed rice candy typically uses a sugar-based binder.
Store Puffed rice candy in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Exposure to moisture can make the puffed rice lose its crunch and the candy turn sticky; seal the container promptly after opening.
Puffed rice candy often gets sticky or soft because its sugar absorbs moisture from the air. Humid storage or leaving it uncovered can dull its crisp texture, so keep it sealed and dry.
Not usually: Puffed rice candy is generally bound with a sugar-based mixture rather than marshmallows. Some recipes may differ, so check the ingredients if you need to avoid a particular ingredient.
Yes, you can bind puffed rice with melted chocolate, but the result is a chocolate-coated puffed rice sweet rather than the usual sugar-based Puffed rice candy. Let it set in a cool, dry place.
Puffed rice candy is a sugar-based sweet and can raise blood glucose. People with diabetes should account for it in their individual meal plan and ask their clinician or dietitian if they need personal guidance.
Keep Puffed rice candy crispy by storing it in a tightly sealed container away from humidity. Avoid refrigerating it unless necessary, since condensation when it comes back to room temperature can soften the candy.
You can freeze Puffed rice candy, but it may lose its crisp texture when thawed as moisture forms on it. For short-term storage, an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard is usually a better choice.
Vitamins
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0.05mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
B5
0.01mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.03mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Selenium
0.36µg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
4.56mg · 1% DV
Sodium
10mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
3.84mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 47 calories in 1 piece (small) (12 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Puffed rice candy is a crunchy sweet made by combining puffed rice with a sugar-based candy mixture. It is associated with Turkish Bayram celebrations, when small sweets are commonly offered to visiting family and guests, often from a bowl or candy dish at home.
The taste is very sweet, while the puffed rice gives the candy a light, crisp bite. In Turkey it may be served alongside tea or coffee during a visit; elsewhere, it works as a small treat with a hot drink. Its nutrition is mostly carbohydrate from sugar, with little protein or fibre. If you prefer a less sugary snack, keep to a small piece and pair it with unsweetened tea.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.04g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.