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Plain Rice Cake vs Small Bag of Potato Chips: Which Costs More Calories?

Both foods can fit into a daily calorie budget, but one costs more. Compare the calorie price, budget damage, and smarter swaps.

Lower Cost Choice

Plain Rice Cake

$35

2% of daily budget

Pricier Choice

Small Bag of Potato Chips

$160

8% of daily budget

Difference: $125

Calculations based on a 2,000 calorie daily budget. Set your personal budget on the calculator page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has more calories, plain rice cake or small bag of potato chips?

Small Bag of Potato Chips has more calories, at 160 compared to 35 for plain rice cake.

Which is cheaper from a calorie budget?

Plain Rice Cake is the cheaper choice, costing about $125 less from a $2,000 daily calorie budget.

What is a smart swap for small bag of potato chips?

Small Bag of Potato Chips doesn't have a specific smart swap yet, but plain rice cake is already the lower-cost pick between the two.