Rice Chex

by General Mills

Rice Chex is a relatively simple cereal with whole grain rice as the first ingredient, but contains added sugar and synthetic vitamins. While gluten-free and less processed than many cereals, it's still a refined grain product that can spike blood sugar.

• Whole Grain Rice – beneficial · Provides fiber, B vitamins, and minerals while maintaining the bran and germ of the rice grain.
• Rice – safe · Refined white rice that provides carbohydrates but lacks the fiber and nutrients of whole grain.
• Sugar – controversial · Added sugar that contributes to blood sugar spikes and provides empty calories without nutritional value.
• Salt – safe · Sodium chloride used for flavor enhancement in moderate amounts.
• Molasses – safe · Natural sweetener that provides some minerals like iron and potassium, though still contributes to sugar content.
• Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols) – beneficial · Natural antioxidant that preserves freshness and provides vitamin E, a beneficial nutrient.
• Calcium Carbonate – safe · Mineral supplement that provides calcium for bone health.
• Iron – beneficial · Essential mineral added to prevent iron deficiency, especially important for children and women.
• Zinc – beneficial · Essential mineral that supports immune function and wound healing.
• Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate) – beneficial · Antioxidant vitamin that supports immune function and collagen synthesis.
• Niacinamide – beneficial · Vitamin B3 that supports energy metabolism and nervous system function.
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) – beneficial · B vitamin essential for protein metabolism and brain function.
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) – beneficial · B vitamin that supports energy production and cellular function.
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Mononitrate) – beneficial · Essential B vitamin for energy metabolism and nervous system function.
• Vitamin A (Palmitate) – beneficial · Fat-soluble vitamin important for vision, immune function, and cell growth.
• Folic Acid – beneficial · B vitamin crucial for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation.
• Vitamin B12 – beneficial · Essential vitamin for nerve function and red blood cell formation.
• Vitamin D3 – beneficial · Fat-soluble vitamin important for bone health and immune function.

Gluten-free option

Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals

Whole grain rice as first ingredient

No artificial colors or flavors

Simple ingredient profile

Contains added sugar

High glycemic index

Arsenic contamination risk from rice

Mix of whole grain and refined rice

Synthetic vitamin fortification