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Element Organic Dark Chocolate Topped Rice Cakes
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Element Organic Dark Chocolate Topped Rice Cakes

Be In Your Element
3.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
1g
Protein
5g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Element Organic Dark Chocolate Topped Rice Cakes are a tidy, certified-organic snack you’d expect to find in the natural and organic snack aisle or on an endcap near other rice cakes, whole-grain crackers and health-focused bars. Packaged as single-serve cakes in a resealable bag, they sit beside gluten-free and non-GMO options rather than with candy. At about 80 calories per cake with roughly 5 g sugar, they fit quick grocery trips for pantry-restocking, lunchbox filling, afternoon pick-me-ups, or coffee-break rituals. The brand leans into a clean, minimalist wellness aesthetic — “Be In Your Element” reads as aspirational and simple, aimed at health-conscious shoppers who value organic certification, non-GMO verification, and kosher and gluten-free assurances. Labeling leans heavily on health halos: USDA Organic, Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, plus “always non-GMO” messaging and social handles, which create a trustworthy, natural-image positioning rather than kid-focused cartoon branding. Processing context: although the ingredient list is short — organic rice and an organic dark chocolate coating (with sugar, cocoa mass and butter, soy lecithin, natural vanilla) — the product is an industrially made, ready-to-eat packaged snack. Sensory details: expect a light, airy crunch from the puffed rice base topped with a thin, slightly bitter-sweet snap of dark chocolate; the contrast between crisp grain and smooth coating is the main appeal. Rituals include pairing a cake with tea or coffee, tucking one into a lunchbox, or using it as a portion-controlled treat for mindful snacking in between meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars5g10%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Organic, Dark, Chocolate, (Organic, Sugar,, Organic, Cocoa, Mass,, Organic, Cocoa, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, Vanilla, Flavor),, Organic, Rice..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although ingredients are organic and minimal, the product is an industrially manufactured, ready-to-eat snack containing additives like soy lecithin and flavoring and is formulated as a packaged convenience item, which fits the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Element Organic Dark Chocolate Topped Rice Cakes

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These rice cakes are low in calories, thanks to the 80 calories per serving, and they contain organic ingredients, which is a plus. However, they do have added sugars, so if you're watching your sugar intake, consider enjoying them in moderation rather than as a daily snack.

Perfect For

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movie-night
road-trip

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