Snack Choices – Little Debbie Marshmallow Treats vs. Rice Krispies Treats

Health Factor
One may be surprised to learn that these quick sugary snacks can compete when it comes to health. More concerned individuals would select fruit over cookies and marshmallow snacks. However, Rice Krispies Treats are actually much more appealing than Little Debbie Marshmallow Treats on the subject of health. One bar of Little Debbie Marshmallow Treats contains over 140 calories. There are 32 calories from fat in this snack. Rice Krispies Treats have 50 less calories.

I find this very surprising since Little Debbie Marshmallow Treats have less density, which will be explained later in this article. The Little Debbie snack also contains more fat (and saturated fat) than Rice Krispies Treats. There is a significant difference in nutrition between these two items. Where diet is concerned, Rice Krispies Treats is the better alternative. The taste test is not as clear regarding these two snack choices.

Taste Value
Rice Krispies Treats was introduced to consumers earlier than its competitor. This gave the Kellogg’s snack an advantage when Little Debbie Marshmallow Treats were put in the marketplace. The familiar snack remained prevalent on the shopping list. That was until I tried Little Debbie Marshmallow Treats for the first time. These small bars are tasty. 000 Little Debbie Marshmallow Treats are a nice light and fluffy alternative to Rice Krispies Treats. They are also softer, making it easier to chew. You can also break separate pieces off of one bar. This is difficult to do with Rice Krispies Treats because they are much thicker. These marshmallow treats can become very addictive. Children love this snack and usually prefer Rice Krispies Treats. That may be the result of its mass popularity and less access to Little Debbie Marshmallow Treats.

Price and Verdict
Much like the health factor, these two snacks vary in price. Rice Krispies Treats can cost up to 70 cents per piece depending on where you purchase them. Little Debbie Marshmallow Treats are 25 cents each, making it the cheaper snack. Both marshmallow treats are sticky, so you have to be careful when eating them. They may require you to wash your hands afterward, but that is not an inconvenience. Overall, Little Debbie Marshmallow Treats and Rice Krispies Treats are both great snacks.

They taste a little different, so it is easier to select the best one once you have tried both items. Although they are thicker, Rice Krispies Treats tastes better than its challenger. It is even better for those who are concerned about nutrition facts. A much healthier decision would be to make a marshmallow treat a home. Many people do this and end up with one large treat that can be cut into smaller pieces. This is an enjoyable snack to eat at any time.

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