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Whole-grain, low-fat snack
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Plain Brown Rice Cake (9 g) has 35 calories. That works out to 387 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.3 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 82 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 9 g
35
KCAL / 9G
Carbs
7.3g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 84% · Protein 8% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 35 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.45 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.7 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 (medium) | 9 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 7 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 12 g | 46 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 18 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 18 g | 70 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 27 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 27 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 36 g | 139 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 387 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 387 kcal |
Calculated from 387 calories per 100 g.
Plain brown rice cakes can be a convenient whole-grain snack, but they are not especially filling on their own. Pair one with a protein-rich food, such as yogurt or nut butter, or add vegetables and a spread to make a more satisfying snack.
They can fit into a weight-loss eating plan, but plain brown rice cakes do not cause weight loss by themselves. Their crunch makes them easy to top; adding nut butter, cheese, or avocado makes the snack more filling but also changes its overall energy content.
Yes, plain brown rice cakes can raise blood sugar quickly because puffed rice is readily digested. Eating one with protein, fat, or fibre—such as nut butter or cottage cheese—can make the snack more balanced; people managing diabetes may need to account for their individual response.
Try hummus and sliced cucumber for a savoury topping, or peanut butter and banana for a sweeter one. Add wet toppings just before eating: plain brown rice cakes absorb moisture quickly and lose their crisp texture.
Plain brown rice cakes are made by heating and pressing brown rice until it expands and sets into a crisp cake. Their airy texture comes from that puffing process, so simply baking or pan-frying cooked brown rice will not produce the same result.
Plain brown rice cakes are made with whole-grain brown rice, while white rice cakes use milled white rice. Brown rice retains its bran and germ, so the cakes can differ in flavour and texture; the exact difference depends on the product.
Keep plain brown rice cakes in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Moisture makes them soft, so reseal the package promptly and store it away from steam, damp cupboards, and other sources of humidity.
Yes, you can use plain brown rice cakes instead of bread as a base for toppings or a quick open-faced snack. They are much more fragile and crisp than bread, so pile on moist or heavy ingredients only just before serving.
Rice can take up arsenic from soil, and brown rice may retain more of it in its outer bran layers. That does not mean every cake contains a harmful amount; varying rice products with other grains is a sensible way to limit repeated exposure.
Yes, plain brown rice cakes can go stale and lose their crunch, especially after the package is opened or exposed to moisture. Follow the package date and discard cakes with mould, an unusual smell, or other signs of spoilage.
Vitamins
B5
0.13mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B3
0.39mg · 2% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.21mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
26mg · 4% DV
Selenium
1.35µg · 2% DV
Magnesium
10mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
22mg · 1% DV
Sodium
0.45mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 35 calories in 1 piece (medium) (9 g):
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Plain brown rice cake is made by heating and puffing whole-grain brown rice into a light, round, crisp cake. Its mild, slightly toasted flavour works with both savoury and sweet toppings. Around the world, it is often eaten as a quick snack or a lighter alternative to bread; try it with hummus, cheese, nut butter or sliced fruit. In the UK and elsewhere, it also makes an easy desk or lunchbox snack, though toppings help turn it into something more substantial.
It is low in fat and provides some whole-grain fibre and protein, but its airy texture can make it less filling on its own. Pair it with a protein-rich topping or a piece of fruit for a more balanced snack. Choose unsweetened toppings if you want to keep the overall snack simple.
Medium
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 3
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.09g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.