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Quaker Rice Cakes, Buttered Popcorn
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Quaker Rice Cakes, Buttered Popcorn

Quaker
4.47 oz
Available at Foodtown
35
Calories
1g
Protein
45mg
Sodium
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Quaker Rice Cakes, Buttered Popcorn is a light, snackable staple you'll typically find on the snack aisle or near other healthy-crunch options like popcorn, popcorn chips, and whole-grain crackers. Packaged as a stack of thin, round discs in a branded plastic bag, it sits alongside other Quaker items and diet-conscious grab-and-go bites. It fits cleanly into quick-shopping runs for lunchbox additions, back-to-school lists, movie-night supply runs, or road-trip snack packs when shoppers want something low-calorie and crunchy. Quaker’s positioning leans into approachable wholesomeness — an established brand with broad appeal to parents, budget-conscious shoppers, and people seeking lighter snack options; marketing emphasizes simplicity, portion control, and familiar comfort flavors. On the front label you’ll find health-halo cues like whole grain and a simple ingredient list, sometimes “natural flavor” or low-calorie claims; there’s no organic certification and the design is straightforward rather than kid-focused, though the buttered popcorn flavor evokes classic, nostalgic tastes kids and adults enjoy. In plain terms, the product is made by puffing and shaping grain into cakes and adding seasoning—an industrial process that turns whole grains into a ready-to-eat snack. Sensory details: each cake is airy and crisp with a dry snap, a light toasted grain backbone, and a buttery, slightly salty popcorn-like flavor from added seasoning; the experience is crunchy, low-density, and often eaten straight from the bag as a quick ritual or paired with a hot beverage or sandwich. It’s a convenience-first snack that reads as both indulgent and mindful in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 14
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate7g3%
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,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although based on whole grains, the product is industrially puffed and flavored; the presence of a manufactured 'natural flavor' and processed grain ingredients aligns it with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Quaker Rice Cakes, Buttered Popcorn

Well, that all depends on your definition of healthy! At just 35 calories per cake, they can be a light snack option if you're watching your calorie intake. However, they're not exactly a nutritional powerhouse, as they don’t pack much protein or fiber. Think of them as a fun, crunchy treat rather than a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

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