Rice Cakes
Puffed rice has almost no fiber, fat or protein to slow it down, so the light 'diet' snack drives a surprisingly sharp glucose spike.
FatTonic Facts
Rice Cakes · per serving 2 cakes (18g)
Moderate · is neutral for fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 12 | −26.4 |
| Sugar (g) | 0 | 0.0 |
| Processing | processed | −16.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 0.0 |
| Protein (g) | 1 | +0.7 |
| Glycemic index | 82 | |
| Carbs (g) | 15 | |
| Fat (g) | 0 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 170250 (Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, plain, unsalted), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: per-food source not yet recorded.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 18 g): carbs 81.5, sugar 0.9, fiber 4.2, protein 8.2, fat 2.8 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: glycemic load 12 set it, −26.4 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 170250.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Rice Cakes scores 58, rated Moderate. It scores higher than 32% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does rice cakes spike insulin?
Glycemic load 12 for 2 cakes (18g); FatTonic Score 58/100 — it is neutral for fat-burning.
Is rice cakes good for fat loss?
Moderate (58/100): rice cakes is neutral for fat-burning.