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Mexican Flavored Cauliflower Rice - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Flavored Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Mexican Flavored Cauliflower Rice has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 9.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 2.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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 is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Mexican Flavored Cauliflower Rice has been given a composite ranking of 87, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A270 IU5.4%
Vitamin C31.5 mg52.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.04 mg0.13%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.7%
Riboflavin0.05 mg2.9%
Niacin0.42 mg2.1%
Vitamin B60.18 mg9%
Folate38.8 mcg9.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.43 mg4.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium27 mg2.7%
Iron0.47 mg2.6%
Magnesium11.6 mg2.9%
Phosphorus32 mg3.2%
Potassium236.9 mg6.8%
Sodium173.4 mg7.2%
Zinc0.21 mg1.4%
Copper0.03 mg1.6%
Manganese0.12 mg6.1%
Selenium0.42 mcg0.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.6 g3.2%
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.8%
Sugars3.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.8 g5.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.7 g4.2%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 67 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.7 g 4.2%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 173.4 mg 7.2%

Total Carbohydrates 9.6 g 3.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 3.1 g

Protein 2.8 g 5.6%

Vitamin A 5.4% Vitamin C 52.5%

Calcium 2.7% Iron 2.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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