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Quaker Quakes Rice Snacks, Chocolate
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Quaker Quakes Rice Snacks, Chocolate

Quaker
3.52 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
1g
Protein
7g
Sugars
75mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
46
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Quaker Quakes Rice Snacks, Chocolate is a small, approachable bagged snack you’d find on the grocery snack aisle, stacked near other rice cakes, popcorn, kids’ snack packs and sweet crunchy bites. Packaged in a bright single-serve 3.52 oz bag, it reads as an on-the-go treat for commuters, parents packing lunches and impulse shoppers grabbing something sweet at checkout. It fits occasions like after-school breaks, quick movie nights at home, or portable road-trip nibbles — anytime someone wants a crunchy-sweet pick-me-up. Brand positioning leans on Quaker’s wholesome heritage (whole grain brown rice flour is fronted in the ingredient list) while marketing emphasizes convenience and indulgence rather than nutrition; packaging uses approachable snack imagery rather than premium or organic cues. Label characteristics include a mild “whole grain” or similar health halo and the appearance of simple ingredients, plus a “natural flavor” claim; there is no organic certification and the product does not promote low-sugar or clean-label status. In plain processing context, this is an industrially formulated flavored rice snack made from milled grains, added sugars, emulsifiers and flavor systems. Sensory details: expect light, airy rice-crisp crunch with sweet cocoa notes, intermittent milk chocolate chips for melty pockets of richness, and a slightly oily sheen from vegetable oil. Rituals around it are casual — popped into lunchboxes, eaten straight from the bag during a TV episode, or shared at a party bowl — and the small bag encourages single-session consumption rather than meal replacement.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16.0
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium75mg3%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars7g14%
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, Flour,, Corn, Grits,, Sugar,, Corn, Maltodextrin,, Invert, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil),, Natural, Flavor,, Cocoa, Powder,, Salt,, Soy, Lecithin,, Milk, Chocolate, Chips, (Sugar,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Dry, Whole, Milk,, Cocoa, Butter,, Milk, Fat,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanilla, Extract),, Tocopherols, (to, Preserve, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • tocopherols - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains industrial ingredients and formulations such as maltodextrin, invert sugar, emulsifiers (soy lecithin), added flavors and a composite chocolate chip ingredient, indicating it is an ultraprocessed food manufactured from processed components.

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Common Questions about Quaker Quakes Rice Snacks, Chocolate

Calling something 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These snacks are relatively low in calories, coming in at just 110 per serving, but they do contain added sugars (7g) which can add up if you’re not mindful. They’re a sweet treat that fits nicely into an occasional snack rotation, especially compared to a candy bar!

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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