If protein matters more than a rice-based recipe, consider Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes: Kallo lists 26g protein per 100g, although Joybuy’s product description gives 21g, so check the current pack. If you specifically want rice cakes, M&S Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes list 24.8g per 100g; plain rice cakes instead give you a neutral base for toppings, with the extra preparation and storage that may involve.
If you want hand-held cakes for a sharing table without preparing toppings outdoors, compare the ready-to-eat lentil and rice-based options. Check the pack for ingredients and allergen warnings before putting either out for guests.
Kallo labels its lentil cakes vegan and gluten-free and lists 26g protein per 100g. Joybuy’s description gives a different protein figure, so use the current pack when making your choice, and read its precautionary allergen statements.
Tesco Lightly Salted Rice Cakes offer a plain base for toppings you choose yourself. Tesco lists 0.7g protein per cake, so check the topping as well if protein is the reason for preparing them.
Decide whether you need a rice-based cake or a crisp cake-style snack, then compare protein on the same per-100g basis and check what serving it outdoors will require.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | Compare protein per 100g, not just per cake, because cake sizes can differ. M&S lists 24.8g per 100g for its barbecue rice cakes; Kallo lists 26g per 100g for its lentil cakes, while Joybuy’s description gives 21g for the Kallo product. Check the current pack. | I want protein to come from the cake itself, rather than relying on a topping. |
| Ingredient base | Read the ingredient list. Kallo’s cakes are primarily lentil flour; M&S combines wholegrain rice with other ingredients, including pea protein and lentil flour. Tesco’s lightly salted cakes are made from brown rice and sea salt. | A rice-based cake matters to me, or I am happy to choose a lentil cake for the same crisp-snack role. |
| Allergens | Check both ingredients and precautionary statements on the current pack. The Kallo product carries warnings about possible sesame, soya and milk cross-contamination, despite its vegan and gluten-free positioning. | If I am serving guests with allergies, I need to check each product before it goes on the sharing table. |
| Serving outdoors | Check opened-pack storage instructions and choose toppings with their own storage needs in mind. Sainsbury’s listing for Kallo says to store opened cakes airtight and enjoy them within 14 days. | I would rather serve cakes straight from a pack, or I can manage the preparation and storage needed for toppings. |
Tesco lists 0.7g protein per cake for its Lightly Salted Rice Cakes. That figure does not describe the protein content of any topping added later.
Compare the nutrition panels per 100g before choosing a cake for its protein content.
Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes are primarily made from lentil flour, while M&S Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes include wholegrain rice alongside other ingredients.
If the rice-cake format matters to you, read the product name and ingredient list rather than relying on its appearance.
A vegan or gluten-free label does not settle every guest’s allergen needs. The Kallo product carries precautionary information for sesame, soya and milk.
Check the current pack before serving cakes to anyone who needs to avoid those allergens.
Opened cakes have storage instructions that matter after the event. Sainsbury’s Kallo listing specifies an airtight container and says to enjoy the cakes within 14 days of opening.
Open packs as needed and follow their storage instructions for leftovers. Check the requirements of any toppings separately.
These examples show different approaches to a crisp snack; a brand’s inclusion here does not describe every product in its range.
Protein Packed Lentil Cakes are a lentil-based alternative when protein matters more than a rice-based recipe.
Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes are the rice-based option among these product examples.
Lightly Salted Rice Cakes offer a plain brown-rice base for toppings.
The Salt & Vinegar multipack is a flavoured snack option for a sharing table.
This Kallo product is a lentil-based crisp cake for shoppers considering a ready-to-eat alternative to rice cakes for Bonfire Night.
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A ready-to-eat lentil cake for a sharing table if you do not need a rice-based recipe. Kallo’s nutrition panel lists 26g protein per 100g, but Joybuy’s product description gives 21g per 100g; check the current pack for the figure that applies. The product is labelled vegan and gluten-free, and its precautionary information flags possible sesame, soya and milk cross-contamination.
Do not assume they are: Tesco lists 0.7g protein per cake for its Lightly Salted Rice Cakes. If you plan to add toppings, check their ingredients, protein figures and storage instructions separately.
Choose by ingredient base as well as the pack’s protein figure. M&S Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes include wholegrain rice and list 24.8g protein per 100g; Kallo’s lentil cakes are primarily made from lentil flour. Kallo lists 26g protein per 100g, while Joybuy’s description gives 21g, so check the current pack before comparing them.
No. Kallo’s lentil cakes carry precautionary information about sesame, soya and milk despite their vegan and gluten-free positioning. Check the current pack against each guest’s allergen needs before serving.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. Sainsbury’s listing for Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes specifies an airtight container and says to enjoy them within 14 days after opening; M&S also instructs buyers to store its opened cakes airtight.
The topping changes what you are serving and may add preparation and storage needs. For an outdoor gathering, check its ingredients and storage instructions before deciding when to prepare and serve the topped cakes.