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Gluten-free puffed grain cake, light and crisp
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Quinoa buckwheat puff cake (18 g) has 69 calories. That works out to 385 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.3 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 18 g
69
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
13.3g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
0.8g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 77% · Protein 12% · Fat 11%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 69 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.11 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 18 g | 69 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 9 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 18 g | 69 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 27 g | 104 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 36 g | 139 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 36 g | 139 kcal |
| 6 piece (extra large) | 54 g | 208 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 90 g | 347 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 385 kcal |
Calculated from 385 calories per 100 g.
Quinoa buckwheat puff cake is a crisp cake made from puffed grains, rather than a slice of cooked buckwheat or quinoa. Heat and pressure puff the grains, which are then formed into a light, thin shape.
No. Quinoa buckwheat puff cake is made with quinoa and buckwheat rather than rice, so its grain flavor can be more pronounced. Both are airy, crisp cakes, but they are not interchangeable in taste.
Eat quinoa buckwheat puff cake straight from the pack, or use it as a crisp base for toppings. Try it with hummus, cheese, avocado, or nut butter, and add moist toppings just before serving so it stays crunchy.
Keep quinoa buckwheat puff cake in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place after opening. Humidity makes the puffed cake go soft, so avoid storing it near a kettle, sink, or other source of steam.
Yes, quinoa buckwheat puff cake can stand in for toast as a base for spreads and toppings. It is more delicate than bread, though, so use modest portions of topping and avoid pressing down or trying to fold it.
No, quinoa buckwheat puff cake is ready to eat straight from the package. Cooking it is unnecessary, and adding wet ingredients well in advance can make the crisp cake soften before you serve it.
It can fit into a weight-loss eating plan, but the puffed cake itself is not a weight-loss food. Because it is light and easy to eat quickly, pair it with a filling topping such as egg, hummus, or cottage cheese.
It may raise blood sugar relatively quickly because puffed grains are easy to digest. Eating quinoa buckwheat puff cake with protein or fat, such as cheese or nut butter, makes a more balanced snack than eating it alone.
Savory toppings such as hummus, smoked salmon, avocado, or soft cheese work well on quinoa buckwheat puff cake. For a sweet version, add nut butter and sliced fruit; assemble it shortly before eating to prevent sogginess.
Yes, crush quinoa buckwheat puff cake to add crunch to salads or yogurt, or use the crumbs as a coating for baked foods. The crumbs are light, so press them gently onto the food before baking to help them stick.
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.72µg · 2% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
B3
0.32mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
52mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
21mg · 5% DV
Sodium
38mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
47mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 69 calories in 2 piece (medium) (18 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.
Quinoa buckwheat puff cake is made by puffing quinoa and buckwheat and shaping them into a thin, crisp cake. It has a light crunch and a mild, nutty grain flavour, and is commonly sold as a ready-to-eat snack.
Eat it plain or top it with cheese, nut butter or sliced vegetables for breakfast or a quick snack; it also works in place of toast alongside soup or a salad. It is mostly carbohydrate, with some protein and fibre. For a more filling bite, pair it with a protein-rich topping such as hummus or yogurt.
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.
Medium
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.11g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.29g
Omega 6:3 ratio 26:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (26:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.