Viewers who want protein in the snack itself
If you plan to eat the cakes straight from the pack during a match, compare protein per 100g and per cake rather than relying on the product category.
Who these snacks suit
Rice-cake fans who add toppings
A plain rice cake can provide a crisp base. If protein is your aim, the topping and the amount you use determine what the finished snack contains.
Shoppers checking gluten and allergens
Kallo describes its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes as gluten free, while the product information also calls for checks concerning milk, sesame and soya. Read the allergen statement on the pack you intend to serve.
What to check before buying
Compare the snack as sold, then consider whether you will eat it plain, add toppings or put out a pack for others to share.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Protein in the cake | Compare declared protein per 100g on the same basis, then look at the amount per cake. Kallo lists 26.0g per 100g for its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes and 8.5g per 100g for its Organic Lightly Salted Rice Cakes. | I want the cake itself to contribute protein, without depending on a topping. I would check the current pack before choosing between products. |
| How you will serve it | Check the ingredients and serving size. Kallo’s protein cakes are made with lentil flour, corn flour and buckwheat rather than rice; a plain rice cake can instead act as a topping base. | Will I eat these straight from the pack during the match, or put out plain cakes with toppings? Those plans call for different products. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredient and precautionary allergen statements for the exact product. A gluten-free description does not answer questions about milk, sesame or soya. | If guests are sharing the snack, I need to check the pack against their individual allergen requirements before serving it. |
| Other nutrition details | Compare energy, fat, sugars and salt on the nutrition panel as well as protein. Use per 100g figures for a consistent comparison and per-cake or per-serving figures for the amount you expect to eat. | Flavour or a front-of-pack calorie message might catch my eye, but I want to know what my serving contains. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming every rice cake is high in protein
The name describes the snack’s form, not its protein content. Kallo’s own figures differ between its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes and its conventional Organic Lightly Salted Rice Cakes.
If protein is the reason for buying, compare the current packs’ protein figures per 100g and per cake.
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Choosing by calories alone
A calorie message does not tell you how much protein, salt or sugar a product contains, particularly when comparing plain and flavoured cakes.
Read the nutrition panel on the same per 100g basis first, then check the portion you are likely to serve.
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Treating gluten free as allergen free
Kallo describes its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes as gluten free, but the product information also identifies milk, sesame and soya as precautionary allergen considerations.
Check the current pack for each guest’s relevant allergens; do not use a gluten-free or vegan description as a substitute.
Brand and retailer references
These ranges illustrate different ways to shop for a match-time snack; a brand name alone does not establish the nutrition of a particular pack.
Kallo
Kallo offers both Protein Packed Lentil Cakes and conventional rice cakes, which serve different snacking plans.
- Kallo lists 26.0g protein per 100g and 1.8g per cake for its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes, made with lentil flour, corn flour and buckwheat.
- Its Organic Lightly Salted Rice Cakes list 8.5g protein per 100g. The lentil product is not a plain rice cake, so check the ingredients and current pack if either distinction matters.
M&S
M&S describes its Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes as a rice-based option with added ingredients.
- M&S lists wholegrain rice, buckwheat, pea protein and lentil flour among the ingredients.
- Read the current nutrition and allergen information before comparing this flavoured product with an unflavoured lentil or rice cake.
Snack a Jacks
Snack a Jacks offers flavour-led rice-cake snacks for shoppers choosing by taste and format.
- Its range includes flavoured rice-cake products that can be considered for sharing.
- Check the particular product’s protein and other nutrition figures rather than treating a calorie message as a protein claim.
Tesco
Tesco lists Kallo Protein Lentil Cakes alongside other rice-cake products in its grocery range.
- Its listings include both the Kallo lentil product and flavoured Snack a Jacks cakes, allowing shoppers to consider different formats.
- Compare the nutrition panel of the individual pack; being listed in the same category does not make the products nutritionally equivalent.
Joybuy product options
This option is a ready-to-eat lentil cake for viewers who want protein in the snack itself, rather than a plain rice cake to top.
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Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes 100g
A ready-to-eat lentil-based cake for eating during the match without preparing toppings. It is not a traditional rice cake; check the current pack’s protein figure and its allergen statement, including the precautionary information concerning milk, sesame and soya.
Questions about rice-cake snacks
Does a low-calorie rice cake also count as high protein?
Not necessarily. Calorie and protein figures tell you different things, so check protein per 100g and per serving on the product’s nutrition panel rather than relying on a calorie message.
Are Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes rice cakes?
They are crunchy cake-style snacks, but Kallo lists lentil flour, corn flour and buckwheat rather than rice as their ingredients. Choose them if that composition suits you; choose a conventional rice cake if you specifically want a rice-based topping base.
Can I use plain rice cakes for a protein-focused match snack?
Yes, as a base for a protein-containing topping. Assess the finished snack, including the topping and portion: Kallo lists 8.5g protein per 100g for its Organic Lightly Salted Rice Cakes, compared with 26.0g per 100g on its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes listing.
Does gluten free mean a cake is suitable for everyone with an allergy?
No. Kallo describes its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes as gluten free, but the product information also calls for checks concerning milk, sesame and soya. Read the current pack for the allergens relevant to the person eating it.
Should I check the pack if I have bought the product before?
Yes. Ingredients and allergen information can change. Sainsbury’s advises checking product packaging before purchase or consumption, so use the current label when choosing snacks for yourself or guests.