Hosts planning a savoury snack table
If guests will take cakes individually, compare protein per cake as well as per 100g, then work out how many packs you need.
Who is this for?
Hosts serving vegan or gluten-free guests
Kallo and Marks & Spencer describe the products discussed here as vegan and gluten-free. Check the current packs before serving, particularly if guests also have allergies.
Hosts managing several dietary needs
Cakes, dips and toppings all need their own label checks. Kallo’s product page carries a precautionary sesame and soya statement, which matters when deciding what to put out for guests with those allergies.
What should you check?
Choose between a topping base, a ready-seasoned cake and a conventional rice cake first. Then compare portions and the labels of everything you plan to serve.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Protein comparison | Compare protein per 100g on the same basis. Kallo lists 26.0g for its Protein Packed Lentil Cakes; Marks & Spencer lists 24.8g for its Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes. Check the current pack if this difference affects your choice. | I want protein to influence which cakes I buy, rather than relying on the words on the front of the pack. |
| Portion planning | Check protein per cake or stated serving as well as the pack size. Kallo lists 1.8g per lentil cake; Sainsbury’s describes its 100g pack as containing about 15 cakes. | If guests will pick up one or two cakes at a time, I need to know what those portions contain and how many packs to get. |
| Flavour and format | Decide whether you want cakes for toppings or a barbecue-seasoned product to serve as it is. Tesco’s rice-cake category also includes conventional flavoured and chocolate products; check each product’s own nutrition label if protein matters. | A ready-seasoned snack would simplify the table, or I might prefer to let guests choose their own toppings. |
| Other nutrition values | Read fat and salt values per 100g alongside protein. Marks & Spencer lists 16.2g fat and 0.60g salt per 100g for its barbecue cakes; toppings will have their own values. | Protein is not the only figure I want to compare when choosing what to serve. |
| Dietary and allergen labels | Check the current cake packs, dips and toppings separately. Both named products are described as vegan and gluten-free, but Kallo warns that its cakes may contain sesame seed and soya. | Some guests need more than a vegan or gluten-free label before they can decide whether a snack is suitable. |
Common buying pitfalls
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Reading the per-100g figure as a per-cake portion
Kallo lists 26.0g protein per 100g but 1.8g per lentil cake. Those figures answer different questions when guests are taking individual cakes.
Use the per-cake or stated serving value to plan portions, and the per-100g value to compare products on the same weight basis.
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Assuming vegan or gluten-free means suitable for every allergy
Kallo’s product page says its lentil cakes may contain sesame seed and soya. Dips and toppings can introduce further ingredients that guests need to check.
Read every current pack before serving, and do not put a product carrying a relevant precautionary warning among snacks intended for guests who must avoid that allergen.
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Choosing seasoning without reading the rest of the label
M&S Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes provide a ready-seasoned option, but the pack’s fat and salt values remain relevant to a product comparison.
Compare the per-100g nutrition panels, then check any toppings you would add to an unseasoned cake rather than comparing the cakes in isolation.
Relevant brands and retailers
Kallo
Kallo’s Protein Packed Lentil Cakes are a lentil-based option for a savoury party table.
- Kallo lists 26.0g protein per 100g and 1.8g per cake, and describes the product as vegan and gluten-free.
- Its product page warns that the cakes may contain sesame seed and soya; check the current pack for guests with allergies.
M&S
M&S Barbecue High Protein Rice Cakes are a ready-seasoned option.
- Marks & Spencer lists 24.8g protein per 100g and describes the cakes as vegan and gluten-free.
- The product page also lists 16.2g fat and 0.60g salt per 100g; read the current pack when comparing nutrition values.
Snack a Jacks
Snack a Jacks is another name you may encounter while looking at rice-cake snacks.
- Tesco’s rice-cake category includes Snack a Jacks products alongside other formats.
- Check the protein value on the exact product you choose rather than assuming that every rice cake meets the same need.
Tesco
Tesco’s rice-cake category brings together several brands and formats, including Kallo protein lentil cakes.
- The category includes conventional, flavoured and chocolate rice cakes as well as lentil-cake options.
- A place in the rice-cake category does not tell you a product’s protein value; compare the individual labels.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s lists Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes in a 100g pack.
- Its listing gives 1.8g protein per cake and describes a pack of about 15 cakes, useful figures for party quantities.
- Use the physical pack for the final ingredients, allergen and nutrition check before serving.
Joybuy product option
This Kallo lentil-cake option is relevant if you want a savoury cake for guests to eat on its own or with separately chosen toppings.
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Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes 100g
A lentil-cake option for a savoury Halloween snack table. Check the current pack’s protein per cake before planning portions, and review its allergen information carefully before serving guests.
Frequently asked questions
Should I compare protein per cake or per 100g?
Use both figures for different purposes: per 100g lets you compare products on the same weight basis, while per cake helps you plan what an individual guest might take. Kallo lists 26.0g protein per 100g and 1.8g per lentil cake; Marks & Spencer lists 24.8g per 100g for its barbecue rice cakes.
Are these options suitable for vegan and gluten-free guests?
Kallo and Marks & Spencer describe the named products as vegan and gluten-free, but check the current packs before serving. Those descriptions do not replace an allergen check: Kallo’s product page says its lentil cakes may contain sesame seed and soya.
What should I check before putting out dips and toppings?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on each cake, dip and topping pack separately. If a guest has an allergy, keep products carrying a relevant allergen warning apart from food intended for that guest.
How should I keep opened cakes before serving?
Follow the storage directions on the pack you buy. Marks & Spencer directs shoppers to keep its rice cakes in a cool, dry place and use an airtight container once opened; check the Kallo pack for its own opened-pack instructions.