58/100

Snacks

Rice Cakes

Moderate — Rice Cakes is neutral for fat-burning.

Puffed rice has almost no fiber, fat or protein to slow it down, so the light 'diet' snack drives a surprisingly sharp glucose spike.

The breakdown

Per serving: 2 cakes (18g)

Glycemic load
12
Sugar (g)
0
Fiber (g)
0
Protein (g)
1

Glycemic index 82 · Carbs 15g · Fat 0g · Processing processed

What this means for fat-burning

A FatTonic Score of 58 places rice cakes in the Moderate band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 12 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).

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Frequently asked questions

Does rice cakes spike insulin?

Rice Cakes has a glycemic load of 12 and a FatTonic Score of 58 out of 100, which means it is neutral for fat-burning. Puffed rice has almost no fiber, fat or protein to slow it down, so the light 'diet' snack drives a surprisingly sharp glucose spike.

Is rice cakes good for fat loss?

With a FatTonic Score of 58/100 (Moderate), rice cakes is neutral for fat-burning. Puffed rice has almost no fiber, fat or protein to slow it down, so the light 'diet' snack drives a surprisingly sharp glucose spike.

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