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Easy Authentic Mexican Rice - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Authentic Mexican Rice Recipe

Easy Authentic Mexican Rice has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.

The food contains 23.5g 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 2.6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

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 77, for Easy Authentic Mexican Rice, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat39%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C4.2 mg7%
Thiamin0.21 mg14%
Niacin2.8 mg14%
Vitamin B60.16 mg8%
Folate104 mcg26%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Potassium158 mg4.5%
Sodium240 mg10%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.5 g7.8%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars1.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.6 g5.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.3 g11.2%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171 Calories from Fat 66

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.3 g 11.2%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 240 mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 23.5 g 7.8%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 2.6 g 5.2%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 7%

Calcium 2% Iron 12%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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