Choose chocolate-coated rice cakes for a late-morning snack by comparing their nutritional values per 100 g and per serving, checking the allergen information and considering the type of chocolate. Their light, airy texture alone tells you nothing about their nutritional value. According to Albert Heijn, the own-brand dark chocolate version contains 27 g of sugars per 100 g, compared with 32 g for the milk chocolate version. This difference doesn’t necessarily apply to other products, and you should always check the current packaging for allergen information.
If sugars, saturated fat or the nutritional value of your usual portion are important to you, compare the figures on the packaging. For example, Albert Heijn’s dark and milk chocolate rice cakes differ in their stated sugar content.
Whether you’re having a snack at work, while studying or on the go, the serving size on the label can help you compare products. Albert Heijn lists a 17 g serving for the dark and milk chocolate versions reviewed here; this is a reference amount for calculations, not a recommended portion.
If you’re checking for milk, sesame, gluten-free or organic ingredients, make sure you look at the exact version. Milk chocolate products may contain milk and lactose as ingredients; some dark chocolate versions carry a warning that they may contain milk or sesame.
Before choosing a late-morning snack, decide what matters most to you: comparing nutritional values, taking a portion with you, or checking ingredients and allergens. Then check the details for the exact chocolate rice cake you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Nutritional values | Compare energy, sugars, saturated fat and fibre per 100 g and per serving. | I want to compare the nutritional value of my snack rather than judge it by how light and airy it looks. Around 42% of consumers prioritise nutritional values. |
| Portion size and taking it with you | Check the grams per serving, the number of rice cakes and the storage advice on the packaging. | If I’m taking rice cakes with me, I want to know in advance what amount suits my snack break and how to store the rest. Portion size and convenience are the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information, including warnings about possible traces; check whether the product is gluten-free or organic. | If I need to avoid an ingredient or am specifically looking for an organic version, I want to see the claim on the exact product. For around 25% of consumers, this is the top priority. |
The chocolate coating contributes to the nutritional values. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 151 kcal, 7.6 g of sugars and 4.5 g of saturated fat for a large 30 g chocolate rice cake; the values for a specific product may differ.
Compare the nutrition table on the packaging and consider how much you actually eat.
Even a dark chocolate version may carry a warning about milk or sesame. Albert Heijn says its dark chocolate rice cakes may contain milk, lactose and sesame seeds; Jumbo lists milk and sesame for its organic dark chocolate version.
If you have an allergy, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, even if you’ve bought the same product before.
Moisture and heat can affect the crispness of the rice cakes and the chocolate coating, especially if the packaging has already been opened or you’re carrying it in a bag.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and reseal any opened rice cakes.
Albert Heijn has own-brand rice cakes reviewed here in milk chocolate and dark chocolate, both in 150 g packs.
Jumbo sells an organic rice cake with dark chocolate, among other options, and also lists own-brand versions coated in milk and dark chocolate.
ALDI lists Goud-Gebakken rice cakes with yoghurt, milk chocolate or dark chocolate as in-store products.
PLUS lists a 150 g pack of own-brand chocolate rice cakes.
Lidl lists Sondey Bio chocolate rice cakes alongside its regular rice cakes.
This Joybuy selection features chocolate-flavoured rice cakes for a late-morning snack. If you’re specifically looking for a chocolate coating, check the topping ingredients on the packaging.
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An option if you want to take chocolate-flavoured rice cakes with you for a late-morning snack.
166 g pack. If you have a sesame allergy, check the allergen information on the current packaging; the available product descriptions don’t all mention sesame in the same way.
No. Its light, airy texture doesn’t tell you how much energy, sugar or saturated fat it contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 151 kcal, 7.6 g of sugars and 4.5 g of saturated fat for a large 30 g chocolate rice cake; use the nutritional values and serving size for the exact product to help you choose.
No, you can’t tell from the type of chocolate alone. According to Albert Heijn, its dark chocolate version contains 27 g of sugars per 100 g, while its milk chocolate version contains 32 g per 100 g; compare the figures for individual products from other brands.
Don’t rely on the word ‘dark’ alone: dark chocolate versions may also carry a warning about milk or sesame. Albert Heijn says its dark chocolate version may contain milk, lactose and sesame seeds, while Jumbo lists milk and sesame for its organic dark chocolate version. Check the allergen information on the current packaging before buying.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging and protect the rice cakes from moisture and heat. The Jumbo and PLUS product information reviewed here recommends storing them in a cool, dry place; reseal the pack after opening.
