Choose milk chocolate if that’s the flavour you’re after with your coffee, or compare dark chocolate options if you’d prefer a stronger cocoa flavour. Among the AH options listed, the dark chocolate rice cake has less sugar and more fibre per 100 g than the milk chocolate version, but that doesn’t tell you everything about the nutritional value of your portion. If you have a specific dietary requirement or allergy, check the claims, ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging.
If you fancy a crunchy rice cake with a chocolate coating alongside your coffee, start by choosing between milk and dark chocolate. Then check how many rice cakes are in the pack and what portion suits your coffee break.
Compare sugar, saturated fat, fibre and energy per 100 g and per portion. The AH dark chocolate option listed contains less sugar and more fibre per 100 g than the milk chocolate version. Compare the other nutritional values too before you choose.
If you’re looking for a vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free product, don’t rely on the words ‘dark’ or ‘organic’ alone. Check the product claim, ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
First, decide which chocolate flavour you’d like with your coffee. Then compare the nutritional information for the portion you’ll eat. If you have a specific dietary requirement, the label matters more than the flavour name.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate flavour | Check whether the rice cake is coated in milk or dark chocolate, and how many are in the pack. | If I’m mainly after a crunchy, chocolate-coated snack with my coffee, flavour is what makes the difference. This treat comes first for around 40% of shoppers. |
| Nutritional value and portion | Compare sugar and fibre per 100 g, and energy and saturated fat for the portion you’ll eat. | I want to know what’s in the rice cakes I eat with my coffee, not just what the front of the pack says. This is the most important reason to buy for around 30% of shoppers. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Read the current ingredients, product claims and ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements. | If I’m vegan, avoiding gluten or lactose, or need to avoid an allergen, it’s essential to know whether the product is suitable. This matters most to around 30% of shoppers. |
The chocolate coating contributes to the nutritional value. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 151 kcal and 4.5 g of saturated fat for a large 30 g chocolate-coated rice cake; other rice cakes or portion sizes may differ.
Check the nutritional information for the amount you eat with your coffee, rather than relying on the product name alone.
The dark chocolate options from Albert Heijn and Jumbo carry a warning that they may contain milk. Vegan products can also carry warnings about traces of allergens.
Read the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging. If you have an allergy, don’t rely on the flavour name or a dietary claim alone.
Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product information can change. This is particularly important if you’re choosing based on ingredients, allergens or a specific dietary claim.
Use the product page to help you decide, then check the current packaging when you buy.
These brands offer chocolate-coated rice cakes you can compare. Check each option’s packaging: a different chocolate flavour or recipe may also mean different ingredients and allergens.
The own-label range includes milk and dark chocolate rice cakes in 150 g packs.
The own-label range includes milk and dark chocolate rice cakes, as well as an organic dark chocolate option.
PLUS offers own-label milk chocolate rice cakes in a 150 g pack.
This ALDI own-label brand lists rice cakes with yoghurt, milk or dark chocolate flavour in a 150 g pack.
This Lidl brand offers organic chocolate rice cakes with milk chocolate, and with milk chocolate and coconut.
No. The dark chocolate rice cakes from Albert Heijn and Jumbo carry a warning that they may contain milk. If you’re looking for a vegan option, check for an explicit product claim. If you have a milk allergy, also check the allergen warning on the packaging.
You can’t tell from the name ‘rice cake’ alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 151 kcal, 7.6 g of sugar and 4.5 g of saturated fat for a large 30 g chocolate-coated rice cake. Check the label for the values of your product and portion.
Store them according to the instructions on the packaging. The products listed include advice to keep them in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack securely after opening; instructions may vary by product.
Check the packaging of the product you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods. If relevant to your choice, also read any warnings about possible traces of allergens.
