Why is Dark Chocolate Rice Cakes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The snack combines multiple industrial ingredients such as added sugars, cocoa butter, flavorings, emulsifiers and a coating of dark chocolate; the listed additive is E476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate), which classifies the product as ultra‑processed.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of these rice cakes affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 30 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable as a regular food for diabetics, and the 14 g of saturated fat may raise cholesterol levels, so it should be limited for those managing hypertension or heart disease.

Can Dark Chocolate Rice Cakes be considered suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

They are not vegan because the packaging notes possible milk traces and the emulsifier may be derived from animal sources; the high carbohydrate content (63 g per 100 g) makes them unsuitable for keto, but the rice base is naturally gluten‑free, although cross‑contamination cannot be ruled out.

ASDA • 90 g

Dark Chocolate Rice Cakes

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Dark Chocolate Rice Cakes are puffed rice snacks coated with 60 % dark chocolate, sold by ASDA in a 90 g pack. They belong to the cereals and potatoes group and are classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing 23 g fat, 30 g sugars and 14 g saturated fat per 100 g, along with the emulsifier E476. While they provide 6 g protein and are vegetarian, the high sugar and fat levels and the presence of added sugars and possible milk and sesame traces mean they are best enjoyed as an occasional treat.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal493 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average puffed‑rice‑cake, this product delivers about three times more sugar (30 g vs 9 g) and over three times the fat (23 g vs 6.9 g) per 100 g, while providing slightly less protein (6 g vs 9.8 g).

Ingredients

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