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Vegan, gluten-free snack with tahini
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Vegan tahini rice cake (18 g) has 74 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.1 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 66 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 18 g
74
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
12.1g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
2.2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 10% · Fat 26%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.32 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.1 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 18 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 9 g | 37 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 14 g | 57 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 36 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 36 g | 148 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 54 g | 221 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 54 g | 221 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 90 g | 369 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Spread tahini over a plain rice cake to make a vegan tahini rice cake. Add fruit or another topping if you like, and assemble it just before eating so the rice cake stays crisp.
A vegan tahini rice cake combines a rice cake with tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds. Recipes and packaged versions can include other ingredients too, so the exact flavor and texture vary.
Banana, berries, or sliced apple pair well with the nutty taste of a vegan tahini rice cake. For a savory version, try cucumber or tomato; add toppings shortly before eating to avoid softening the rice cake.
A vegan tahini rice cake can work as a quick snack, but it may not keep you full for long on its own. Pair it with fruit or a protein-containing food when you want a more substantial bite.
To keep a vegan tahini rice cake crispy, spread on the tahini right before serving. A rice cake absorbs moisture and softens after it is topped, so store the plain cakes separately in an airtight, dry container.
You can portion the ingredients for a vegan tahini rice cake ahead of time, but assemble it just before eating. Keeping the tahini separate prevents the rice cake from turning soft during storage.
Yes, a vegan tahini rice cake can be part of breakfast, especially when you need something quick. Add fruit and serve it alongside other breakfast foods if you want a more substantial meal.
Yes, a vegan tahini rice cake can raise blood sugar because its rice base contains carbohydrates. If you have diabetes, follow advice from your doctor or dietitian on portions and how to fit it into your meals.
A vegan tahini rice cake can be a convenient pre-workout snack because the rice provides carbohydrates. Try it at a time that feels comfortable for you, since eating too close to exercise may not suit everyone.
Freezing is not a good way to preserve the crisp texture of a vegan tahini rice cake, especially after adding tahini. Store the plain rice cakes in a dry, airtight container and top them when you are ready to eat.
Vitamins
B3
0.61mg · 4% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.74µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.12mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.28mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
51mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
26mg · 6% DV
Sodium
32mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
44mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 74 calories in 1 piece (medium) (18 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
Vegan tahini rice cake combines a crisp, puffed rice base with tahini, the rich paste made from sesame seeds. It makes a portable snack with a mild, airy crunch and a toasted, savoury taste from the tahini. It is suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets.
Enjoy it on its own between meals, or add it to breakfast alongside fruit or a hot drink. Rice provides most of its carbohydrates, while tahini contributes some protein and fat; it has 10.2 g of protein per 100 g. One medium piece is about 18 g, so it can be a handy small snack. Pair it with fresh fruit if you’d like something more substantial.
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.
Contains these 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
0.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.77g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.95g
Omega 6:3 ratio 46:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (46:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.