Rice-A-Roni - Rice-A-Roni Mexican Style has a average-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C and Thiamin.
The food contains 70.55g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average 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 10.58 gms of protein, it is high 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 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.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 48, for Rice-A-Roni - Rice-A-Roni Mexican Style, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 12% | |
Calories from Fat | 5% | |
Calories from Carbs | 83% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1.8 IU | 0% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Vitamin C | 37 mg | 61.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 0.4 mg | 26.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Riboflavin | 0.24 mg | 14.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Niacin | 3.5 mg | 17.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 141.1 mcg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 252.2 mg | 25.2% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 1.8 mg | 9.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 437.4 mg | 12.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 1128.8 mg | 47% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 70.5 g | 23.5% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 14.1% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 5.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 10.6 g | 21.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1 g 1.5%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 640 mg 26.7%
Total Carbohydrates 40 g 13.3%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 3 g
Protein 6 g 12%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 35%
Calcium 14.3% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 367
Protein 12.7 g | Carbs 60.7 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 357
Protein 12.5 g | Carbs 64.3 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 325
Protein 9.9 g | Carbs 72 g | Fat 1.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 335
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 68.8 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 353
Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 74.1 g | Fat 2.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 370
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 72.3 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 335
Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 75.8 g | Fat 0.88 g
Per 100g | Calories 317
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 70.5 g | Fat 0.88 g