Campers relying on the cake for protein
Compare protein per 100g and the main ingredients. A rice-based cake and a lentil-based cake may both fit the snack slot, but they are not the same food.
Who are these snacks for?
Campers checking dietary labels
Look for the gluten-free or vegan labelling you need, then read the current pack for ingredients and any may-contain warnings.
Campers planning their own toppings
A plain wholegrain rice cake offers a flexible base. If protein from the cake itself matters, compare its nutrition panel rather than assuming the topping will provide it.
What should you check before choosing?
Decide whether the cake must contain rice, then compare the protein figures on the same per-100g basis. Pack labels and storage instructions matter when the food is going on a trip.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Protein in the cake | Compare protein per 100g on the current packs. M&S lists 24.8g for its Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes; Kallo lists 26.0g for its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes and 8.5g for its Organic Lightly Salted Wholegrain Rice Cakes. | I want the cake itself to provide protein, rather than counting on a separate topping or food. |
| Ingredient base | Check whether the cake is rice-based or mainly made from lentils. M&S lists wholegrain brown rice alongside buckwheat, pea protein and lentil flour; Kallo lists 85% lentil flour in its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes. | A rice cake matters to me, or I'm happy to pack a lentil-based alternative. |
| Dietary labelling | Read the current ingredient list and dietary labels. Kallo states that its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes may contain milk, sesame seed and soya; a gluten-free or vegan label does not replace that check. | I need to check that the exact pack suits the ingredients and allergens I avoid. |
| Camping storage | Follow the pack's cool, dry storage instructions and check its best-before date. M&S rice cakes and Kallo lentil cakes specify an airtight container after opening. | I need a snack I can keep dry and protect from being crushed while travelling. |
What can catch you out?
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Assuming all rice cakes have similar protein figures
Kallo lists 8.5g protein per 100g for its Organic Lightly Salted Wholegrain Rice Cakes, compared with M&S's 24.8g per 100g for its Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes.
Compare the per-100g nutrition panels if protein from the cake is part of your camping food plan.
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Buying a lentil cake when you want a rice cake
Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes are made mainly from lentil flour. They offer a different ingredient base from the M&S rice-based cakes.
Read the ingredient list before choosing: decide whether a lentil-based crisp cake meets your needs.
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Relying on an older allergen listing
Kallo states that its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes may contain milk, sesame seed and soya. Ingredients and label information can change.
Check the exact pack you will take, particularly if you need to avoid any of those allergens.
Which brands are relevant?
M&S
Its Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes are a rice-based option with added ingredients, rather than plain rice cakes.
- M&S lists 24.8g protein per 100g and labels the product vegan and gluten free.
- The cakes are barbecue-flavoured; check the selected store or online location before relying on them for a trip.
Kallo
Its range illustrates the distinction between an ordinary rice cake and a protein-packed lentil cake.
- Kallo lists 26.0g protein and 6.9g fibre per 100g for its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes.
- Those cakes are mainly lentil flour and may contain milk, sesame seed and soya. Kallo's Organic Lightly Salted Wholegrain Rice Cakes list 8.5g protein per 100g.
Snack a Jacks
Snack a Jacks makes flavoured rice cakes sold through UK grocery listings.
- For a protein-focused choice, check the nutrition panel of the specific product rather than relying on the brand or category name.
Tesco
Tesco's rice-cake listings include own-label products alongside Kallo and Snack a Jacks.
- Check each own-label product's protein figure and ingredients individually if it needs to fill the protein role in your camping food plan.
Joybuy product options
This lentil-based crisp cake is an option if your camping snack does not have to be a rice cake.
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Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes 100g
A lentil-based alternative for campers choosing a crisp cake rather than a rice cake. Kallo lists lentil flour as the main ingredient and states that the cakes may contain milk, sesame seed and soya. Check the current pack's nutrition panel and allergen information before buying.
Common questions
Is Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes a rice cake?
No. Kallo lists lentil flour as 85% of the ingredients, alongside corn flour and buckwheat. Choose it as a lentil-based crisp cake only if rice is not essential to your choice.
Which option is rice-based and has a stated protein figure?
M&S Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes contain wholegrain brown rice and list 24.8g protein per 100g. They also contain other ingredients, including pea protein and lentil flour, so check the full label if the ingredient mix matters to you.
How should I pack these cakes for camping?
Keep them cool and dry, and protect the pack from being crushed. The M&S rice-cake and Kallo lentil-cake instructions both specify an airtight container after opening; follow the instructions on the pack you take.
Does a gluten-free or vegan label settle the allergen question?
No. Kallo states that its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes may contain milk, sesame seed and soya. Read the current pack's ingredient and allergen information before choosing food for someone who avoids those allergens.