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Element Rice Cakes Dark Chocolate Fully Dipped Minis
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Element Rice Cakes Dark Chocolate Fully Dipped Minis

Element
3 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
1g
Protein
9g
Sugars
14mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Element Rice Cakes Dark Chocolate Fully Dipped Minis arrive in a small 3 oz snack bag positioned on the grocery aisle with other sweet snacks and light indulgences—think snack bars, chocolate-covered nuts, and single-serve crisps—often near the checkout or the cookies and confectionery section. They read as an on-the-go treat for quick moments of pleasure: a movie-night nibble, a lunchbox add-in for older kids, a road-trip candy alternative, or a stopgap between meetings. The brand voice is upbeat and wellness-adjacent—'feel good indulgence'—targeting young adults and busy parents who want an indulgent hit without the heaviness of a candy bar; culturally it lands between mindful snacking and affordable decadence. Labeling leans into health halos: low-calorie-per-piece claims ('just 35 calories per piece') and light, aspirational copy; there are no organic or natural certifications listed and no child-focused cartooning. In plain terms the product is a combination of a simple whole-grain base (rice) and an industrially made chocolate coating composed of sugar, palm kernel oil, milk powder and emulsifier, so it falls into a higher-processed category. Sensory details: each mini is thin and crisp from puffed rice, fully enrobed in a smooth, sweet dark chocolate layer that gives a quick snap and a melt-in-mouth finish; the bag is a single-serve snack pouch meant for hand-to-mouth grazing or portion-controlled sharing. The eating ritual is casual and social—toss a few into a bowl for a movie, toss one into a purse for an afternoon pick-me-up.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 pieces
Servings per Container: 4
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Sodium14mg1%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars9g18%
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

Dark, Chocolate, Coating, (Sugar,, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Cocoa, Powder,, Whole, Milk, Powder,, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt),, Rice..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Kernel Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product combines a minimally processed base (rice) with an industrially formulated chocolate coating containing refined sugar, palm kernel oil, milk powder, and emulsifier, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Element Rice Cakes Dark Chocolate Fully Dipped Minis

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These rice cakes are a fun treat with 100 calories per serving, but they also have added sugars and aren't high in protein or fiber. If you're looking for a sweet snack to satisfy a craving, they're certainly a tasty option, but if you're aiming for a super nutrient-dense snack, you might want to consider other choices.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

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