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Quaker Caramel Corn Rice Cakes
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Quaker Caramel Corn Rice Cakes

Quaker
6.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
1g
Protein
3g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Quaker Caramel Corn Rice Cakes present as bite-sized, caramel-glazed rounds typically found in the snack aisle, shelved near other rice cakes, popcorn, granola bars, and kids' treats—often at eye level for impulse grabs. At about 50 calories per cake with 3 g sugar and 25 mg sodium, their label emphasizes whole grain brown rice and a nostalgic Quaker heritage, positioning the product for busy parents, teens, and office workers who want a sweet bite that feels lighter than candy. The marketing angle blends wholesome tradition with modern convenience: familiar Quaker branding, simple ingredient callouts like "whole grain brown rice," and a mild health halo created by those claims, despite added sugars and industrial additives; there is no prominent organic certification. You’ll find these on back-to-school shopping lists, in road-trip snack bags, or as an easy choice for movie night or an afternoon pick-me-up. Processing-wise, they are puffed and coated snack cakes made with industrial steps and flavoring agents, a lightly processed convenience product. Sensory details: each cake is airy and crisp, with a thin, slightly sticky caramel sheen that gives a quick sweet chew before dissolving into toasty rice and faint corn notes; soy lecithin smooths the mouthfeel. Packaging is typically a printed plastic sleeve or multi-pack bag, encouraging a grab-and-go ritual—peel, snap, and nibble straight from the wrapper, often paired with coffee, milk, or a juice box. In American grocery culture they straddle pantry staple and sweet treat, affordable, familiar, and marketed as a small indulgence you can feel good about.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 14
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars3g6%
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

Whole, Grain, Brown, Rice,, Degerminated, Milled, Corn,, Sugar,, Fructose,, Maitodextrin,, Natural, Flavor,, Salt,, Soy, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No 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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (added sugars, fructose, maltodextrin, natural flavors, emulsifier) and is produced through multiple industrial processes, matching NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods. The product is formulated for taste, convenience, and shelf stability rather than minimally processed whole-food preparation.

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Common Questions about Quaker Caramel Corn Rice Cakes

The caramel corn rice cake can be a fun snack option, especially if you're looking for something light and low in calories—just 50 per cake! However, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals. If you're aiming for high protein or fiber, you might want to pair it with something like nut butter or yogurt.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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