Rice Cake
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 156 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 156 kcal in each 100g:
About Rice Cake
A traditional rice product made mainly from glutinous rice; soft and sticky.
Health Benefits of Rice Cake
Low-fat, high-carb energy staple
100g of rice cake has 34.7g carbs, 156 kcal and only 0.5g fat. Made from glutinous rice, it is very high in amylopectin, so cooked pieces are sticky and dense. It is a signature food of Chinese New Year, symbolizing 'rising every year'.
Steamed is lowest; stir-frying adds oil
Preparation varies by region: southern rice cakes are stir-fried, in soups or pan-fried; northern millet cakes are usually steamed or fried. Stir-fried versions add oil (about 200-250 kcal/100g), while steamed is lowest (about 156 kcal/100g).
Digestion and portions
Rice cakes are sticky and digest slowly, so they keep you full longer. Eat about 100-150g per serving and chew well; cut into small pieces for the elderly and children. With a moderate GI (~60-70), pair with vegetables to slow blood sugar.