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Mexican Rice Mix - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Rice Mix Recipe

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

The food contains 42g 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 5 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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 a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 12, for Mexican Rice Mix, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs67%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C15 mg25%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium160 mg4.6%
Sodium2380 mg99.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42 g14%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7 g10.8%
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 60

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7 g 10.8%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 15 mg 5%

Sodium 2380 mg 99.2%

Total Carbohydrates 42 g 14%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 5 g 10%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 4% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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