Are Rice Cakes Keto?

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KETO VERDICTLIMIT

Rice cakes are hard to fit on keto—~76.9g net carbs per 100g with low fiber/fat make them nearly pure starch that can quickly kick you out of ketosis. Best limited to tiny portions, if at all.

Rice cakes are hard to fit on keto—~76.9g net carbs per 100g with low fiber/fat make them nearly pure starch that can quickly kick you out of ketosis. Best limited to tiny portions, if at all.

  • Net carbs (100g)76.9g
  • Protein (100g)7g
  • Fat (100g)3g
  • Keto verdictLimit portions

NUTRITION FACTS

Per 100g (raw)

Net Carbs
76.9g
Total Carbs
81.1g
Fiber
4.2g
Protein
7g
Fat
3g
Calories
387

Source: USDA FoodData Central

WHY TO LIMIT IT ON KETO

  • Not keto-friendly: extremely high net carbs and minimal fiber
  • High glycemic index; spikes blood sugar and insulin
  • Very low fat/protein—poor macro fit for ketogenic diets
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PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS

AVOID

Not recommended for ketogenic diets.