Are rice cakes keto?

Rice cakes

Not keto No — rice cakes are not keto-friendly.

Light and airy, but nearly pure starch: two rice cakes have about 14 g net carbs.

Nutrition per serving

2 cakes · 18 g
Net carbs
14g
Calories
70kcal
Protein
1.5g
Fat
0.5g
Total carbs
15 g
Fiber
0.8 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 70%

About 6.5 g of rice cakes adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 36% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for rice cakes
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories70 kcal387 kcal
Total carbohydrate15 g82 g
Dietary fiber0.8 g4.2 g
Net carbs14 g77 g
Sugars 0.2 g 0.9 g
Protein1.5 g8.2 g
Fat0.5 g2.8 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are rice cakes keto?

No — rice cakes are not keto-friendly. Light and airy, but nearly pure starch: two rice cakes have about 14 g net carbs.

How many net carbs are in rice cakes?

2 cakes (18 g) of rice cakes has about 14 g net carbs (15 g total carbs minus 0.8 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 77 g net carbs.

How much rice cakes can I eat on keto?

About 6.5 g of rice cakes adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 36% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 70% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for rice cakes?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #170250): Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, plain, unsalted. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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