Rice Cakes
Puffed rice discs used as a light, gluten-free base for toppings.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of rice cakes for fair comparison. Typical serving: 2 cakes (18 g) — 70 kcal per 18 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (18 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 389 kcal | 70 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 1.5 g | 2.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 81.1 g | 14.6 g | 20.9 g |
| Fat | 2.8 g | 0.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Fibre | 3.9 g | 0.7 g | 1 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of rice cakes, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (18 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg | 0.22 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9 µg | 0.34 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg | 0.011 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin | 0.16 mg | 0.029 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 7.8 mg | 1.4 mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 0.027 mg | 9% |
| Folate | 21 µg | 3.8 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 18.9 mg | 3.4 mg | 3% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 11 mg | 2 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 0.27 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 131 mg | 23.6 mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 360 mg | 64.8 mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 428 mg | 77 mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 71 mg | 12.8 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 0.54 mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 24.6 µg | 4.4 µg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.45 mg | 0.081 mg | 50% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Rice cake, cracker (include hain mini rice cakes)
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat rice cakes?
- Gluten-free and very light.
- Useful vehicle for protein toppings.
How to include it
- Top with cottage cheese and tomato.
- Spread with nut butter and banana.
Things to consider
- Almost no protein or fibre on their own.
- Digested quickly, so hunger returns fast.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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