Sainsbury's
Rice Cakes
Product Insights
Rice Cakes are a plant‑based, gluten‑free snack made from 70 % whole‑grain brown rice and 30 % white rice, bound together with sunflower‑derived lecithin. They carry a Nutri‑Score of A and are classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed product despite low fat (2.4 g), low sugars (0.5 g) and negligible salt per 100 g. The snack is high in carbohydrates (81.5 g) and provides 433 kcal, with modest protein (8.1 g) and fiber (3.9 g), so it offers quick energy but should be balanced within a varied diet.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g/ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average puffed cereal snack, these rice cakes contain far less sugar (0.5 g vs 9 g), less fat (2.4 g vs 6.9 g) and virtually no salt, but they are higher in carbohydrates (81.5 g vs 64 g) and calories (433 kcal vs 353 kcal).
Ingredients
Wholegrain Brown Rice (70%), White Rice (30%), Emulsifier: Sunflower Lecithin.
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