Hosts looking for protein in the snack itself
If guests will pick up a cake without a topping, compare the protein in the cake rather than counting on something served alongside it. Tesco lists Kallo Protein Lentil Cakes as a high-protein snack.
Who are these snacks for?
Hosts sharing with vegan or gluten-free guests
Tesco lists Kallo Protein Lentil Cakes and Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes as vegan and gluten-free. Check each current pack against guests’ requirements: the Protein Lentil Cakes carry a may-contain warning for sesame seed and soya, and the Joybuy product description gives conflicting vegan and milk-allergen information.
Guests who prefer a seasoned snack
Kallo’s Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes offer a flavoured option with 24g protein per 100g, according to Tesco. The same listing gives 12g fat and 1.02g salt per 100g, figures worth comparing with a plainer option if those differences matter to your group.
What should you compare?
Start with whether the cake itself needs to provide protein, then choose the flavour and serving style that work for the table.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Protein in each cake | Compare protein per 100g and per cake on the current labels. Tesco lists Kallo Protein Lentil Cakes at 26g per 100g and 1.8g per cake; Kallo lists its Lightly Salted Wholegrain Rice Cakes at 8.5g per 100g and 0.6g per cake. | I want the cake itself to contribute protein, even when nobody adds a topping. |
| Flavour and seasoning | Decide between a plainer cake and a seasoned one. Tesco lists the Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes at 12g fat and 1.02g salt per 100g; compare the same per-100g figures on other packs. | For a bowl guests can snack from as it is, I may prefer a flavoured cake. If we are adding dips or toppings, a plainer base may suit us better. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the physical pack’s ingredients and allergen statements. Tesco and Sainsbury’s list a may-contain warning for sesame seed and soya on Kallo Protein Lentil Cakes; check milk information particularly carefully for the Joybuy-listed product. | Guests’ specific dietary and allergen requirements matter more than a general vegan or gluten-free description. |
| Serving style | Check the number of cakes or the pack quantity when planning what to put out. Tesco says its 100g Kallo Protein Lentil Cakes pack contains about 15 cakes. | I’m putting out a dry snack people can pick up during a game, or I’m planning separate toppings and need a base for them. |
What is easy to overlook?
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Assuming every rice cake is high in protein
Protein differs between products: Kallo lists 8.5g per 100g for its Lightly Salted Wholegrain Rice Cakes, while Tesco lists 26g per 100g for Kallo Protein Lentil Cakes. A plain rice cake may still suit a table where guests will add their own toppings.
For a protein-led purchase, read both the per-100g and per-cake figures on the pack you intend to serve.
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Choosing a flavour without reading the nutrition panel
Tesco lists Kallo’s Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes at 12g fat and 1.02g salt per 100g. Seasoning is part of the choice, not a substitute for comparing the figures that matter to your group.
Compare fat and salt per 100g with the plainer cake you are considering, then decide whether you want a ready-flavoured snack or a base for toppings.
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Treating a dietary label as an answer to every allergy question
Tesco and Sainsbury’s list Kallo Protein Lentil Cakes as gluten-free, but also show a may-contain warning for sesame seed and soya. The Joybuy description presents conflicting vegan and milk-allergen information for its listed product.
Ask guests about specific ingredients they avoid and check the physical pack before serving, particularly where milk, sesame or soya is a concern.
Which brands and retailers are relevant?
Kallo
Kallo has lentil-based cakes for a protein-focused choice and conventional wholegrain rice cakes for a plainer base. These are different products, so compare their individual labels.
- Tesco lists Protein Lentil Cakes at 26g protein per 100g and Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes at 24g per 100g.
- Protein Lentil Cakes are not conventional puffed-rice cakes and carry a may-contain warning for sesame seed and soya on Tesco’s listing.
Tesco
Tesco’s grocery listings provide nutrition information for Kallo’s lentil cakes and identify its own Lightly Salted Rice Cakes as a separate, conventional rice-cake product.
- The Kallo listings show protein per 100g and per cake, which helps when comparing a pack for sharing.
- Do not assume Tesco’s own-label rice cakes have the same protein figures as the Kallo lentil cakes.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s lists Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes in its rice and corn cakes category.
- Its Kallo listing states 26g protein per 100g and 1.8g per cake.
- Those figures describe the listed Kallo product, not Sainsbury’s own-label rice cakes.
Snack a Jacks
Snack a Jacks offers flavoured rice-snack multipacks for a portioned savoury option.
- Its multipack information covers flavours including Salt & Vinegar and Sweet Chilli.
- Check the individual pack’s protein value if protein is the reason for buying; the multipack information used here does not establish it as a high-protein choice.
Joybuy lentil cake option
This lentil cake is an option for hosts considering a protein-focused snack to share during board game night.
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Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes 100g
A lentil-cake option to put out as a snack during a board game. Protein figures differ between retailer listings for this product, so check the physical pack’s nutrition panel. Joybuy’s product description calls it vegan but also lists milk as an allergen; check the pack before serving anyone who avoids milk, sesame or soya.
Common questions
Are ordinary rice cakes high in protein?
Do not assume they are. Kallo lists 8.5g protein per 100g and 0.6g per cake for its Lightly Salted Wholegrain Rice Cakes; compare those figures with the current label of any protein-focused alternative.
Should I choose lentil cakes or ordinary rice cakes for game night?
Choose between them based on what the cake needs to do: Tesco lists Kallo Protein Lentil Cakes at 26g protein per 100g for a protein-focused snack, while ordinary rice cakes can serve as a plainer base when you are providing toppings separately. Check the particular pack’s protein figures, as retailer listings for the lentil product differ.
What changes if I buy the flavoured lentil-and-pea cakes?
Kallo’s Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes are a ready-flavoured alternative. Tesco lists 24g protein, 12g fat and 1.02g salt per 100g for that version, so compare its panel with a plainer cake if seasoning, fat or salt affects your choice.
Can I serve these cakes to vegan or gluten-free guests?
Tesco lists Kallo Protein Lentil Cakes and Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes as vegan and gluten-free, but check the exact physical pack before serving. The Protein Lentil Cakes have a may-contain warning for sesame seed and soya on Tesco and Sainsbury’s listings, while Joybuy’s description of its listed product conflicts on vegan suitability and milk.