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Low calorie, source of fiber, gluten-free, light snack
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Whole grain rice cake (9 g) has 35 calories. That works out to 387 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.4 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 85 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 100 g
387
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
82.3g
· 30% DV
Protein
8.1g
· 16% DV
Fat
2.8g
· 4% DV
Fiber
3.6g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 85% · Protein 8% · Fat 7%
Vitamins
B3
4.6mg · 29% DV
B1
0.32mg · 27% DV
B5
0.6mg · 12% DV
B6
0.13mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Selenium
6.2µg · 11% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 387 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally 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
0.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
1g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27.5:1).
Whole grain versions retain more of the rice grain’s bran and germ, which usually gives them a nuttier flavour and somewhat more fibre. Check the label as well, since the proportion of whole grain and any added salt or sugar can vary by brand.
On their own, rice cakes are a light snack and may not keep you satisfied for long. Pair them with protein and healthy fats, such as hummus, cottage cheese, yogurt, nut butter, avocado, or egg.
They can be a convenient, easy-to-digest carbohydrate snack before training. For a longer or harder session, add a topping such as banana, yogurt, or a thin layer of nut butter for more sustained energy.
They can help replenish carbohydrate after exercise, but they are not a substantial protein source by themselves. Combine them with milk, kefir, yogurt, eggs, or a legume-based food to better support recovery.
They can work as a light late-night snack, but plain rice cakes may not be very satisfying. Adding yogurt or unsweetened nut butter can make the snack more balanced and help prevent renewed hunger.
Keep opened rice cakes in a tightly sealed bag or airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard. Moisture makes them lose their crispness, so discard them if they develop an off smell, stale taste, or soft texture.
Freezing is usually unnecessary and can make rice cakes less crisp after thawing. An airtight container in a dry place is the best way to preserve their texture.
Not necessarily. Rice cakes are a lighter, crisp alternative, but they differ from bread in texture, satiety, portion structure, and how well they work in a meal such as a sandwich.
Whole grain is a useful feature, but it does not tell the whole story. Flavoured varieties may contain added sugar, a lot of salt, chocolate coatings, or other ingredients, so it is worth reading the ingredient list.
Rice can naturally contain arsenic, so it is sensible—particularly for young children—to avoid relying heavily on rice-based foods every day. Varying grains with oats, corn, buckwheat, and whole-grain breads helps reduce repeated exposure.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.