Comparison

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Original vs Hershey's Special Dark Original

Overall, Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Original has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 2.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientKellogg's Rice Krispies Trea...Hershey's Special Dark Origi...
Nutri-Score c e
NOVA group 4 4
Calories 409 kcal 528 kcal
Fat 9.1 g 33 g
Saturated fat 0 g 20 g
Sugars 0 g 37 g
Salt 0 g 0 g
Fiber 0 g 12 g
Protein 0 g 7.7 g
Additives52
AllergensGelatin, Milk, SoybeansSoybeans

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Original has 23% fewer calories (409 kcal vs 528 kcal).
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Original has 72% less fat (9.1 g vs 33 g).
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Original has no saturated fat, while Hershey's Special Dark Original has 20 g.
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Original has no sugar, while Hershey's Special Dark Original has 37 g.
  • Hershey's Special Dark Original has 100% more fiber (12 g vs 0 g).
  • Hershey's Special Dark Original has 100% more protein (7.7 g vs 0 g).
  • Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Original has the better Nutri-Score.
  • Only Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Original lists: Gelatin, Milk.

Ingredients

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Original

toasted rice cereal (rice, sugar, salt, malt flavoring, niacinamide, reduced iron, riboflavin [vitamin b2], folic acid), marshmallow (corn syrup, sugar, gelatin, natural and artificial flavor), fructose, margarine (vegetable oil [soybean and palm oil with tbhq for freshness], water, natural and artificial butter flavor [contains milk], datem, acetylated monoglycerides, bht for freshness, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d), corn syrup solids, contains two percent or less of dextrose, glycerin, salt, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), thiamin hydrochloride (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), soy lecithin,

Hershey's Special Dark Original

Masa de cacao (51,8%), azúcar, cacao en polvo (5,2%), aceite de palmiste y palma refinado e interesterificado, manteca de cacao (2,8%), lecitina de soya, poliglicerol polirricinoleato, sabor idéntico al natural.

FAQ

Which is healthier: Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Original or Hershey's Special Dark Original?

Overall, Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Original has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.

Which has fewer calories?

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Original has fewer calories: 409 kcal versus 528 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Original has less sugar: 0 g versus 37 g per 100 g.

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