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Rice cake vs White bread: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 33% more calories in rice cake than in white bread. Per 100 g: rice cake ≈387 calories, white bread ≈290. In a typical portion, 1 oz of rice cake is about 110 calories and 1 cup, crumbs of white bread about 131.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Rice cake | White bread |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 387 kcal | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 81.5 g | 54.5 g |
| of which sugars | 0.9 g | 6.2 g |
| Fibre | 4.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 2.8 g | 4 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice cake | 1 oz | 28 g | 110 | 2.3 g |
| White bread | 1 cup, crumbs | 45 g | 131 | 4.1 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 2.1 g of protein in rice cake, about 3.1 g in white bread.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: White bread.
- More protein per calorie: White bread.
- More fiber: Rice cake.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Rice cake (FDC 170250), White bread (FDC 174925).
Full nutrition pages: Rice cake · White bread