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Rice Chips

Rice Chips are thin, crunchy snack crisps made from puffed or extruded rice and commonly eaten as a lighter alternative to potato chips. They appear in many cuisines as a convenient packaged snack and are known for their mild flavor and crisp texture. Nutritionally, Rice Chips are primarily a carbohydrate-based snack and tend to be low in fat and modest in protein, but also relatively low in fiber and micronutrients compared with whole-food snacks — they provide about 384kcal per 100g. Because they’re usually made from refined rice and are a processed convenience product, they don’t contribute many vitamins, minerals or protective plant compounds. From a health perspective, these chips are best enjoyed occasionally: their processing level is high and they’re less filling and nutrient-dense than whole-grain or legume-based snack options. Choosing versions with minimal added salt and oil, or swapping to whole-food alternatives, will improve the overall nutritional quality of a snack choice.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Ultra-processed · ~2.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D+

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

384 kcal

19% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

8.2 g

16% RDI

Fat

2.8 g

0.6g sat fat

Carbs

82 g

30% RDI

Sugar

0.6 g

1% RDI

Fiber

4.2 g

14% RDI

Salt

0.3 g

7% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D+ · 4.7 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Are Rice Chips healthy?

Rice Chips are rated D+ on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level are Rice Chips?

Rice Chips are NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Are Rice Chips gluten free?

Yes, Rice Chips are gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Rice Chips?

100g of Rice Chips contain 384 kcal, 8.2g protein, 81.5g carbohydrates, 2.8g fat, and 4.2g fiber.

Q.04Are Rice Chips vegan?

Yes, Rice Chips are vegan.

Q.06Are Rice Chips lactose free?

Yes, Rice Chips are lactose free.

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