Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 154 kcal644.3 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 34.7 g
- Protein
- 3.3 g
- Total fat
- 0.6 g
- Dietary fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 0 mg
Nutrition referenceStaples & Grains
Rice Cake
Rice cake is a chewy, dense cake made from glutinous rice, popular in Chinese and Korean cooking. Per 100 g it provides 154 calories with 34.7 g carbs and 3.3 g protein.
154
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 34.7g
- Protein
- 3.3g
- Fat
- 0.6g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Rice cake, known as nian gao in Chinese, is a chewy, dense cake made from pounded or ground glutinous rice that is steamed and shaped. It is a traditional food for Chinese New Year and is also sliced and stir-fried or pan-fried as a savory snack.
Nutritionally, rice cake is mostly carbohydrate from glutinous rice. Per 100 g it provides about 154 kcal, 34.7 g of carbohydrates, 3.3 g of protein, and 0.6 g of fat. This reference reflects plain rice cake without added sugar or fillings.
Rice cake is dense and chewy, so a small piece weighs more than it looks. Sweetened or fried versions have more calories. For accurate tracking, weigh the rice cake as prepared and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 2 oz piece (about 57 g) provides roughly 88 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Rice Cake nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in rice cake?
Rice cake provides about 154 calories per 100 g. A typical 2 oz piece (about 57 g) provides roughly 88 calories.
What is rice cake made of?
Rice cake, or nian gao, is made from glutinous rice that is steamed and shaped into a dense, chewy cake. It is a traditional Chinese New Year food.
How is rice cake usually eaten?
Rice cake can be sliced and stir-fried, pan-fried, or steamed. Frying and added sugar or sauce increase the calories beyond the plain cake.
