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Brown "Mexican" Rice - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Brown "Mexican" Rice Recipe

Brown "Mexican" Rice has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 50.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 71, for Brown "Mexican" Rice, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat17%
 Calories from Carbs72%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A50 IU1%
Vitamin C1.8 mg3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0.15 mg10%
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2 mg10%
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron0.54 mg3%
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Potassium163 mg4.7%
Sodium518.4 mg21.6%
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate50.1 g16.7%
Dietary Fiber3.6 g14.4%
Sugars3.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.1 g14.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.3 g8.2%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.3 g 8.2%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 518.4 mg 21.6%

Total Carbohydrates 50.1 g 16.7%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%

Sugars 3.1 g

Protein 7.1 g 14.2%

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 3%

Calcium 1% Iron 3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1903186 Embed Table:

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