Drizzilicious America's 250 Anniversary Edition Birthday Cake Drizzled Mini Rice Cakes
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
- Fiber
Verdict
America’s 250 Anniversary Edition Birthday Cake Drizzled Mini Rice Cakes are bite-sized, sweetened puffed rice snacks. Their main strength is low sodium, while their main tradeoff is the amount of added sugar. Overall, they serve as a dessert-style treat for those wanting a light, crunchy snack.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Pair them with fresh berries or sliced apple for a simple dessert plate.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by a lack of fiber and protein, with a significant portion of the calories coming from added sugars and saturated fat.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs | 21g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Added Sugars | 7g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
These snacks are built from white rice flour, cane sugar, and corn flour, then finished with a drizzle containing palm kernel oil and natural flavors. The use of refined starches and synthetic flavorings results in a highly processed formulation.
Ingredients
WHITE RICE FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, CORN FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, CORN STARCH, PALM KERNEL OIL, AVOCADO OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, WHOLE QUINOA, CHIA, FLAX, SALT, TURMERIC (COLOR), RED RADISH (COLOR), SPIRULINA (COLOR)
