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

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

The food contains 21.7g 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 4.8 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. It's average 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. 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Easy Quick Mexican Rice has been given a composite ranking of 86, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat42%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2675 IU53.5%
Vitamin C4.5 mg7.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.6%
Riboflavin0.14 mg8.2%
Niacin2.9 mg14.7%
Vitamin B60.23 mg11.3%
Folate22.4 mcg5.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.31 mg3.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium24 mg2.4%
Iron0.79 mg4.4%
Magnesium40 mg10%
Phosphorus100 mg10%
Potassium363.4 mg10.4%
Sodium199.9 mg8.3%
Zinc0.63 mg4.2%
Copper0.16 mg8.1%
Manganese0.66 mg33.2%
Selenium2.9 mcg4.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.7 g7.2%
Dietary Fiber2.3 g9.2%
Sugars3.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.8 g9.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.7 g13.4%
Saturated Fat1.4 g7%
Monounsaturated Fat5.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.7 g 13.4%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 3.6 mg 1.2%

Sodium 199.9 mg 8.3%

Total Carbohydrates 21.7 g 7.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 3.5 g

Protein 4.8 g 9.6%

Vitamin A 53.5% Vitamin C 7.5%

Calcium 2.4% Iron 4.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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