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Simple Mexican Rice 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Simple Mexican Rice 2 Recipe

Simple Mexican Rice 2 has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.

The food contains 42.9g 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. With 3.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 77, for Simple Mexican Rice 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat2%
 Calories from Carbs90%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A164.7 IU3.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C2.7 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2 mg10%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate79.3 mcg19.8%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid72 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.67 mg6.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium10 mg1%Bottom 30%Low
Iron2 mg11.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium18 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus45.3 mg4.5%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium154.7 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium206.7 mg8.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.67 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.67 mg33.3%Top 10%Very High
Selenium4.7 mcg6.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28.6 g9.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1 g4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.6 g
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.6 g5.2%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.27 g0.41%Bottom 10%Very Low
Saturated Fat0.07 g0.33%Bottom 10%Very Low
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194 Calories from Fat 3

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.4 g 0.62%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 310 mg 12.9%

Total Carbohydrates 42.9 g 14.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 2.4 g

Protein 3.9 g 7.8%

Vitamin A 4.9% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 1.5% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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