easy one dish mexican rice has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 30.8g 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 21.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its low 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".
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine. 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 easy one dish mexican rice, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 38% | |
Calories from Fat | 9% | |
Calories from Carbs | 54% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 200 IU | 4% | ||
Vitamin C | 7 mg | 11.6% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.28 mg | 0.93% | ||
Thiamin | 0.18 mg | 11.7% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.12 mg | 7% | ||
Niacin | 10.7 mg | 53.5% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.62 mg | 31% | ||
Folate | 27.6 mcg | 6.9% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg | 5% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.3 mg | 12.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 27 mg | 2.7% | ||
Iron | 1.6 mg | 8.9% | ||
Magnesium | 74.8 mg | 18.7% | ||
Phosphorus | 258 mg | 25.8% | ||
Potassium | 392.1 mg | 11.2% | ||
Sodium | 221 mg | 9.2% | ||
Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.5% | ||
Copper | 0.2 mg | 10% | ||
Manganese | 1.2 mg | 58.3% | ||
Selenium | 14.4 mcg | 20.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 30.8 g | 10.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 11.2% | ||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 21.6 g | 43.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 2.2 g | 3.4% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.2 g 3.4%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 45.6 mg 15.2%
Sodium 221 mg 9.2%
Total Carbohydrates 30.8 g 10.3%
Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 21.6 g 43.2%
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 11.6%
Calcium 2.7% Iron 8.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 189
Protein 3.6 g | Carbs 29.4 g | Fat 7.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 149
Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 13.3 g | Fat 6.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 172
Protein 10.1 g | Carbs 15.3 g | Fat 7.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 251
Protein 7.3 g | Carbs 32.3 g | Fat 10.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 342
Protein 23.9 g | Carbs 37.5 g | Fat 9.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 9
Protein 0.4 g | Carbs 2.1 g | Fat 0.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 160
Protein 2.1 g | Carbs 30 g | Fat 3.8 g