Rice Cakes vs Strawberry

Side-by-side macro comparison. Rice Cakes vs Strawberry per their standard serving sizes.

Rice Cakes

per 1 cake (9g)

35 cal
0.7g Protein
7g Carbs
0.3g Fat
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vs

Strawberry

per 1 medium (12g)

4 cal
0.1g Protein
1g Carbs
0.04g Fat
Full Strawberry macros →

Macro Comparison Table

Macro Rice Cakes Strawberry Difference
Calories 35 cal 4 cal +775% Rice
Protein 0.7g 0.1g +600% Rice
Carbs 7g 1g +600% Rice
Fat 0.3g 0.04g +650% Rice

Differences shown relative to Rice Cakes. Positive = Rice Cakes has more.

Quick Take

Rice Cakes delivers 35 calories per serving with 0.7g protein, 7g carbs, and 0.3g fat. Strawberry delivers 4 calories with 0.1g protein, 1g carbs, and 0.04g fat. The most meaningful difference: Strawberry saves 31 calories per serving — meaningful over a week of meals. Both deliver similar protein density.

When to Pick Each

For Cutting / Weight Loss

When cutting on a tight calorie budget, Strawberry gives you 31 more calories of headroom per serving — that's room for an extra snack, more vegetables, or a higher-protein second portion. If protein density matters more (which it does for preserving muscle on a deficit), Strawberry delivers more grams of protein per calorie consumed.

For Bulking / Muscle Gain

For muscle gain, you want calories AND protein. Rice Cakes brings 35 calories — useful when you're chasing a surplus and struggling to eat enough. Rice Cakes delivers 0.7g of protein per serving, which directly feeds muscle protein synthesis. The best pick depends on whether you need more total calories or more usable protein.

For Keto / Low-Carb

Both Rice Cakes and Strawberry are keto-friendly with under 10g carbs per serving.

Frequently Asked

Which has more protein, Rice Cakes or Strawberry?

Rice Cakes has more protein: 0.7g vs 0.1g per serving. That's a difference of 0.6g.

Which has fewer calories, Rice Cakes or Strawberry?

Strawberry has 4 calories per serving vs 35 calories in Rice Cakes — a difference of 31 calories.

Is Rice Cakes or Strawberry better for keto?

Strawberry is the better keto choice at 1g carbs per serving vs 7g carbs in Rice Cakes.

Is Rice Cakes or Strawberry better for weight loss?

For weight loss, Strawberry gives you more calorie flexibility (31 cal less per serving). For preserving muscle during a deficit, Strawberry delivers more protein per calorie. Most people on cuts benefit from Strawberry.

Which Is Better for Your Goal?

🔥 Weight Loss

Strawberry

Higher protein-to-calorie density + lower absolute fat = more satiety per calorie.

💪 Muscle Gain

Rice Cakes

Higher absolute protein per serving better supports muscle protein synthesis.

🥑 Low-Carb / Keto

Strawberry

Lower carbohydrate content fits keto and low-carb macros without burning your carb budget.

Both fit most balanced diets. These verdicts reflect macro-only comparisons — taste, satiety, cost, and personal preference also matter.

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