Snacks, rice cracker brown rice, plain
Whole food · Snacks
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A light, airy, and crunchy snack made from puffed brown rice, often shaped into small pillows or ovals. It delivers a satisfying, clean snap with a mild, toasty, and subtly nutty flavor from the whole grain. Nutritionally, it's a high-carb, low-fat option that provides a quick source of energy and some dietary fiber.
💚 Why it's loved
People love its pure, uncomplicated crunch and the satisfying sound it makes when eaten. It's a versatile canvas for both savory and sweet toppings, making it a staple in snack mixes and a beloved comfort food in many Asian cultures.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high carbohydrate content can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes, especially when eaten alone. It's also often seasoned with salt, contributing to sodium intake. To counteract this, pair it with a protein or healthy fat like hummus, nut butter, or cheese, and practice portion control.
Key benefits
- Low in fat and sugar
- Provides quick, easily digestible energy
- Contains dietary fiber from whole brown rice
- Gluten-free if made in a dedicated facility
- Light and non-greasy texture
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The process of making these crackers often involves first steaming the rice, then drying it into a hard pellet called a 'mochi' before puffing it with heat, which can cause the pellet to expand up to 8 times its original size.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 5.8 g |
| Energy | 387 kcal |
| Energy | 1620 kj |
| Protein | 8.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.8 g |
| Ash | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 81.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.89 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 131 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 360 mg |
| Potassium, K | 290 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 166 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.0 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.45 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 3.7 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 24.6 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin | 7.8 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.15 mg |
| Folate, total | 21.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 21.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 21.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 32.1 mg |
| Betaine | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.62 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.9 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.57 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.48 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.05 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.99 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.97 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.10 g |
| Threonine | 0.30 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.35 g |
| Leucine | 0.68 g |
| Lysine | 0.31 g |
| Methionine | 0.18 g |
| Cystine | 0.10 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.42 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.31 g |
| Valine | 0.48 g |
| Arginine | 0.62 g |
| Histidine | 0.21 g |
| Alanine | 0.48 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.76 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.7 g |
| Glycine | 0.40 g |
| Proline | 0.38 g |
| Serine | 0.42 g |
FAQ
Are brown rice crackers healthier than white rice crackers?
Generally, yes. Brown rice retains the bran and germ layers, providing more fiber, vitamins, and minerals compared to refined white rice. However, the overall nutritional difference in a puffed snack can be modest.
Why are they so crunchy?
The crunch comes from the rapid expansion of moisture within the rice starch when exposed to high heat (puffing). This creates a rigid, porous structure full of tiny air pockets that shatter easily when bitten.
Can I eat these on a gluten-free diet?
Plain brown rice crackers are naturally gluten-free. However, you must check the label for potential cross-contamination warnings or added seasonings that might contain gluten derivatives.