Portuguese Sweet Rice Recipe

Portuguese Sweet Rice has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 53g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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

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

Based on the composite nutritive standing Portuguese Sweet Rice has been given a composite ranking of 41, and in moderation.