Protein Cooking & Baking

How much protein is in protein pancake mix?

Check the protein per serving as prepared, because many labels show the dry mix and a separate figure made up with milk or water. In UK law a food can only be called "high protein" if at least 20% of its energy comes from protein; protein provides 4 kcal per gram.

For example (example figures, not a real product), a 50g serving of mix with 15g of protein and 180 kcal gets 60 kcal, or 33%, of its energy from protein, before syrup or other toppings.

What is cream of rice?

Cream of rice is finely ground rice that you cook into a smooth porridge; it's mainly carbohydrate, not protein. We stock cream of rice and a "cream of carbs" product, and people often mix them with protein powder. Check the carbohydrate, sugar and fibre per serving; adults should aim for around 30g of fibre a day.

Is high-protein ice cream healthier?

It often has more protein and less sugar than standard ice cream, but check the whole label. The NHS says more than 22.5g of sugars or 5g of saturated fat per 100g is high, and a tub often holds several servings.

Many use sweeteners or polyols; the NHS says polyols can have a laxative effect in large amounts.

How to compare value (example figures, not real products): a £12 bag of pancake mix with 20 servings costs 60p a serving; with 15g of protein each, that's 80p per 20g of protein.

We sell the products on this page. That's our commercial interest, and it's why we show the evidence alongside them. This page is general information for adults, not personalised medical advice.

Written by Andy Arshad, SupplementHQ. Last reviewed 11 October 2026.