Cheesy Mexican Rice has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 31.7g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 12.6 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable 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.
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 33, for Cheesy Mexican Rice, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 49% | |
Calories from Carbs | 36% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 635 IU | 12.7% | ||
Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | 2.1% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0 mg | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | 0.1% | ||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.4% | ||
Folate | 0.8 mcg | 0.2% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 268 mg | 26.8% | ||
Iron | 0.49 mg | 2.7% | ||
Magnesium | 0.4 mg | 0.1% | ||
Phosphorus | 2 mg | 0.2% | ||
Potassium | 124.4 mg | 3.6% | ||
Sodium | 485.2 mg | 20.2% | ||
Zinc | 0.02 mg | 0.1% | ||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.02 mg | 0.8% | ||
Selenium | 0.07 mcg | 0.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 31.7 g | 10.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 11.2% | ||
Sugars | 1.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 12.6 g | 25.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 19.2 g | 29.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 9 g | 45% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.2 g 29.5%
Saturated Fat 9 g 45%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 40 mg 13.3%
Sodium 485.2 mg 20.2%
Total Carbohydrates 31.7 g 10.6%
Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%
Sugars 1.2 g
Protein 12.6 g 25.2%
Vitamin A 12.7% Vitamin C 2.1%
Calcium 26.8% Iron 2.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 208
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 31.4 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 288
Protein 12.1 g | Carbs 18.8 g | Fat 18.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 151
Protein 19.6 g | Carbs 4.5 g | Fat 6.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 129
Protein 9.5 g | Carbs 20.8 g | Fat 3 g
Per Serving | Calories 338
Protein 32.1 g | Carbs 27.3 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 55
Protein 4.2 g | Carbs 6.4 g | Fat 0.8 g