Puerto Rican Rice Pudding (arroz Con Dulce) has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.
The food contains 121.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and very 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. With 16.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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 is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 32, for Puerto Rican Rice Pudding (arroz Con Dulce), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 8% | |
Calories from Fat | 29% | |
Calories from Carbs | 63% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 146.2 IU | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 17.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 1.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 1.5 IU | 0.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.36 mg | 24.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.36 mg | 21.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 1.5 mg | 7.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 62.9 mcg | 15.7% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 52.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.73 mg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 130.9 mg | 13.1% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 1.5 mg | 8.1% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 28.7 mg | 7.2% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 145.5 mg | 14.5% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 275.6 mg | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 72.5 mg | 3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 0.73 mg | 4.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.73 mg | 36.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 9.5 mcg | 13.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 14.7% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 20.8 g | |||
Glucose | 2.5 mg | |||
Fructose | 2.5 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 5.9 g | 11.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.4 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.1 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9 g | 13.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34.4% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 759 Calories from Fat 223
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.7 g 38%
Saturated Fat 18.9 g 94.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 38.9 mg 13%
Sodium 199.5 mg 8.3%
Total Carbohydrates 121.5 g 40.5%
Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%
Sugars 57.2 g
Protein 16.2 g 32.4%
Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 36% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 227
Protein 7 g | Carbs 38.6 g | Fat 5.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 190
Protein 3 g | Carbs 35 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 135
Protein 6.8 g | Carbs 16.1 g | Fat 4.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 150
Protein 10.2 g | Carbs 11.7 g | Fat 6.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 195
Protein 9.3 g | Carbs 13.7 g | Fat 11.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 117
Protein 2.8 g | Carbs 17.7 g | Fat 3.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 4.9 g | Carbs 11.6 g | Fat 4.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 130
Protein 4.2 g | Carbs 15.2 g | Fat 6.3 g