If protein is your reason for buying, compare grams per 100g and per cake rather than assuming every rice cake offers the same amount. Kallo lists 26.0g protein per 100g for its lentil cakes, while Marks & Spencer lists 24.8g for its barbecue rice cakes; the flavour, salt content and allergen information may matter more to your final choice than that small difference. Tesco lists 8.6g protein per 100g for Snack a Jacks Sour Cream & Chive Jumbo Rice Cakes, an option to consider when a flavoured, countable snack matters more than protein content.
If you want a cupboard snack for moving in, check the pack’s storage directions, best-before date and instructions for keeping it after opening. The Kallo and M&S listings both call for cool, dry storage and airtight storage once opened.
Kallo lists its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes as vegan and gluten-free, with 26.0g protein per 100g. Marks & Spencer lists the same dietary descriptions for its Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes, with 24.8g protein per 100g. One is a lentil cake; the other is a flavoured rice cake.
Use the current label for the exact product and flavour rather than relying on terms such as vegan or rice cake. Kallo’s lentil cakes carry precautionary allergen information, while Tesco’s listing for Snack a Jacks Sour Cream & Chive Jumbo Rice Cakes says they contain milk and may contain wheat, soya, mustard and other cereals containing gluten.
Start with protein on a comparable per-100g basis, then check what a cake contributes and whether the ingredients, flavour and storage directions suit your kitchen.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare protein per 100g, then the stated protein and size per cake. Kallo lists 26.0g per 100g for its lentil cakes; Marks & Spencer lists 24.8g for its barbecue rice cakes, while Tesco lists 8.6g for Snack a Jacks Sour Cream & Chive Jumbo Rice Cakes. | If protein is why I am buying these, I want to know what my usual number of cakes provides—not just what the front of the pack says. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients and allergen statement for the exact flavour. Kallo lists its lentil cakes as vegan and gluten-free but gives precautionary allergen information; Tesco says the Snack a Jacks example contains milk. | With an allergy or a need to avoid gluten, I need the details on the specific pack, not an assumption about rice cakes or vegan foods. |
| Flavour and nutrition | Compare flavour alongside fat and salt per 100g. Marks & Spencer lists 16.2g fat and 0.60g salt per 100g for its barbecue cakes; Kallo lists 0g salt per 100g for its lentil cakes. | A savoury barbecue flavour appeals to me, but I also want to see how its nutrition panel compares with a lentil-cake alternative. |
| Cupboard storage | Read the best-before date and storage directions before stocking up. The Kallo and M&S listings specify a cool, dry place and airtight storage after opening. | In a shared kitchen, I want packs I can store as directed and finish after opening. |
Protein figures differ between products. Tesco lists 8.6g per 100g for Snack a Jacks Sour Cream & Chive Jumbo Rice Cakes, compared with Kallo’s listed 26.0g for its lentil cakes and Marks & Spencer’s 24.8g for its barbecue rice cakes.
If protein drives the purchase, compare the per-100g panels and then check the amount in the portion you expect to eat.
A vegan description does not settle cross-contact questions. Kallo’s lentil-cake listing includes precautionary allergen information, and Tesco says the Snack a Jacks flavour contains milk and may contain other allergens.
For an allergy or necessary ingredient avoidance, read the current ingredients and allergen statement on the exact pack.
Marks & Spencer’s barbecue rice cakes list 24.8g protein, 16.2g fat and 0.60g salt per 100g. Kallo lists 26.0g protein and 0g salt per 100g for its differently flavoured lentil cakes.
Compare the full nutrition panels and ingredients alongside the flavour you want.
The Kallo and M&S listings direct shoppers to keep opened products airtight. Several open packs can be awkward to manage in a shared cupboard.
Check best-before dates and storage directions, and choose a quantity you can store as the packs instruct.
Kallo’s Protein Packed Lentil Cakes are a lentil-based alternative to conventional rice cakes, listed by the brand as vegan and gluten-free.
Marks & Spencer’s Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes offer a savoury, flavoured rice-cake option listed as vegan and gluten-free.
Sour Cream & Chive Jumbo Rice Cakes are an example of a flavoured rice-and-corn snack to assess separately from the two protein-led options.
The Joybuy option here is a Kallo lentil cake for students considering a protein-led cupboard snack rather than a conventional rice cake. Check the current pack’s nutrition and allergen information when deciding whether it meets your needs.
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These lentil cakes are an alternative to rice cakes for a student cupboard snack. Check the current pack for protein and salt values, storage directions and allergen information before choosing.
Some products are listed as vegan: Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes and M&S Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes are two examples. Check the current pack, particularly if you also have an allergy; Kallo’s vegan description does not replace its precautionary allergen statement.
Follow the directions on your pack. The Kallo and M&S listings specify a cool, dry place and airtight storage after opening; check the best-before date when planning how many packs to buy.
No—check the exact product and flavour. Tesco says Snack a Jacks Sour Cream & Chive Jumbo Rice Cakes contain milk and may contain wheat and other cereals containing gluten, alongside other listed allergens.