Who is each option for?

Shoppers who want protein in the cake itself

A lentil-based cake is worth comparing with an ordinary rice cake when protein per cake matters to your mid-morning snack. Read the portion value as well as the per-100g figure.

Shoppers checking vegan, gluten-free or allergen information

Kallo describes its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes as vegan and gluten-free, but its product listings also carry precautionary allergen warnings. Check the statement on the pack you buy, particularly if sesame, soya or milk matters to you.

Shoppers using plain rice cakes as a base

A wholegrain rice cake offers a plain, crunchy starting point. If protein is the reason for your elevenses choice, compare the cake’s nutrition panel and choose a separate protein food to go with it.

What should you check before buying?

Start with the amount in the portion you expect to eat, then check whether the ingredients, allergen statement and salt figure suit that choice.

Priority What to check Your needs
Protein per portion Compare protein per 100g and per cake or serving. Kallo lists 26g per 100g and 1.8g per cake for its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes; its Organic Lightly Salted Wholegrain Rice Cakes list 8.5g per 100g. I want to know how much protein the cakes I actually eat will provide, rather than relying on the wording on the front of the pack.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredient list and precautionary allergen statement. Kallo’s Protein Packed Lentil Cakes listings flag possible sesame and soya; its direct shop also flags possible milk cross-contact. A vegan or gluten-free description matters to me, but I also need to check any relevant “may contain” warnings.
Salt and flavour Compare salt per 100g across the particular products. Tesco lists 1.02g per 100g for Kallo Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes; Kallo lists 0.25g per 100g for its Organic Lightly Salted Wholegrain Rice Cakes. I might prefer a flavoured cake, but I want to see its salt figure alongside the plain option.
Plain base or ready-to-eat cake Decide whether the cake needs to supply the protein itself. If choosing plain rice cakes as a base, check the nutrition and allergen information for anything you add. I would rather choose my own topping or accompanying food than buy a lentil-based cake.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming every rice cake is high in protein

    Kallo lists 8.5g protein per 100g for its Organic Lightly Salted Wholegrain Rice Cakes, compared with 26g per 100g for its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes. The products are different types of cake, not interchangeable protein options.

    If protein is your priority, compare both the per-100g and per-cake figures, or use a plain rice cake with a separate protein food.

  • Reading the per-100g figure as a per-cake amount

    Kallo’s Protein Packed Lentil Cakes list 26g protein per 100g but 1.8g in an individual cake. The larger figure does not describe a single-cake portion.

    Check the serving value for the number of cakes you plan to eat.

  • Overlooking salt in a flavoured option

    Tesco lists 1.02g salt per 100g for Kallo Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes, while Kallo lists 0.25g per 100g for its Organic Lightly Salted Wholegrain Rice Cakes.

    Compare the salt line on the packs you are choosing between; a protein or plant-based description does not tell you that figure.

  • Treating vegan or gluten-free wording as an allergen check

    Kallo describes its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes as vegan and gluten-free, yet its listings warn of possible sesame and soya; the direct shop also notes possible milk cross-contact.

    For an allergy, read the current on-pack ingredients and precautionary statement rather than relying on the front-of-pack description.

Relevant brand references

Kallo

Kallo lists both conventional wholegrain rice cakes and lentil-based cake alternatives, making its product labels useful for comparing these two elevenses routes.

  • Its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes list 26g protein per 100g and 1.8g per cake; its Organic Lightly Salted Wholegrain Rice Cakes list 8.5g per 100g.
  • The Protein Packed Lentil Cakes listings carry precautionary allergen warnings, including possible sesame and soya; Kallo’s direct shop also flags milk.

Snack a Jacks

Snack a Jacks offers flavoured rice-snack formats for shoppers considering a multipack at elevenses.

  • Its Salt & Vinegar multipack lists 93kcal per 23g pack.
  • That pack also lists 0.63g salt per 23g. Check its protein figure on the pack if protein is your reason for choosing a snack.

Tesco

Tesco lists conventional own-label rice cakes as well as Kallo lentil-cake products, giving shoppers products from both routes to compare.

  • Its Kallo Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes listing gives protein and salt values both per 100g and per cake.
  • Use the current pack for ingredients, nutrition and allergens, as product formulations and labelling can change.

A Joybuy lentil-cake option

This lentil-cake option is for comparing a cake that supplies protein itself with the alternative of using plain rice cakes as a base.

Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes 100g pack

Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes 100g

For elevenses when you want protein from the cake itself, compare the current pack’s protein figures per cake and per 100g with those of plain rice cakes. Kallo’s listings for Protein Packed Lentil Cakes warn of possible sesame and soya, while its direct shop also flags milk; check the pack if these allergens matter to you.

View on Joybuy

Questions about rice and lentil cakes

Are ordinary rice cakes high in protein?

Do not assume they are. Kallo lists 8.5g protein per 100g for its Organic Lightly Salted Wholegrain Rice Cakes, compared with 26g per 100g for its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes. Check the amount in the portion you intend to eat as well as the per-100g value.

Does a high-protein description tell me how much is in one cake?

No. Kallo’s Protein Packed Lentil Cakes listing gives 26g protein per 100g but 1.8g per cake. Read the per-cake or serving figure on the current pack when planning your snack.

Can a lentil-cake snack be vegan and gluten-free?

Some products are described that way: Kallo lists both its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes and its Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes as vegan and gluten-free. For the Protein Packed product, Kallo’s listings also warn of possible sesame and soya, and its direct shop flags possible milk cross-contact. Check the current pack for the product you buy.

How should I store opened lentil cakes?

For Kallo Protein Lentil Cakes, Tesco’s listing says to keep the opened product in an airtight container and consume it within 14 days. Follow the storage instructions on your pack, as they can differ between products.