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Light, crisp rice snack
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Terrastar 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 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 | 16 mg | 1% |
| 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 (thin) | 7 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 12 g | 46 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 18 g | 70 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 27 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 27 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 50 g | 194 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 387 kcal |
Calculated from 387 calories per 100 g.
Terrastar Rice Cake is a light, crisp snack made from puffed rice. Ingredients or seasonings can vary by version, so the exact recipe is not the same for every product; check the package for the specific variety you have.
A Terrastar Rice Cake is typically a puffed, airy disc of rice, while a rice cracker is usually made from rice dough and baked or fried. Crackers are often denser and may have added seasonings.
A Terrastar Rice Cake works with both sweet and savory toppings. Try nut butter with sliced fruit, or hummus with cucumber; adding a protein-rich topping makes it more substantial than eating the crisp on its own.
Keep Terrastar Rice Cake in a tightly sealed package or airtight container in a cool, dry place. Moisture quickly softens its crisp texture, so close the package promptly and avoid storing it beside damp foods.
You may be able to restore some crispness by briefly warming a Terrastar Rice Cake in a low oven. It may not return fully to its original texture, so watch it closely to prevent browning or burning.
Yes, a Terrastar Rice Cake makes a convenient base for a quick snack. Top it with cottage cheese and fruit for a sweet option, or mashed avocado and an egg for a savory one; add toppings just before eating.
Terrastar Rice Cake can stand in for toast when you want a crisp base for toppings, but it is not identical to bread and may be less filling. Pair it with eggs, cheese, or beans for a more substantial meal.
Terrastar Rice Cake can fit into a weight-loss eating plan, but it does not cause weight loss by itself. Its airy texture can make it easy to eat several, so pair a portion with filling toppings rather than relying on it alone.
Yes, Terrastar Rice Cake can raise blood sugar quickly because it is made mainly from rice and digests readily. Pairing it with protein or fat, such as cheese or nut butter, may help slow the meal’s overall digestion.
Terrastar Rice Cake can be a convenient source of quick carbohydrates before exercise, especially when you want a light snack. For a longer or more demanding session, pair it with a small protein source rather than treating it as a complete meal.
Vitamins
B3
0.14mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.04mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.1mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
14mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Selenium
0.81µg · 1% DV
Sodium
16mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
9.9mg · 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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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.
Terrastar Rice Cake is a packaged snack made by puffing rice and shaping it into thin, crisp rounds. Its flavour is mild and fairly neutral, with a dry crunch that works well under toppings or on its own.
Rice cakes are commonly eaten as a quick snack or a light base for sweet and savoury toppings. Try one with nut butter and fruit, or pair it with cheese, hummus or sliced vegetables. Nutritionally, it is chiefly a source of carbohydrate; the label lists 81 g per 100 g. For a more sustaining snack, add a protein-rich topping rather than relying on the rice cake alone.
Low
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.08g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.