Lime & coriander microwave rice vs Chinese Style Microwave Rice
Overall, Chinese Style Microwave Rice has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 3.
Lime & coriander microwave rice
Chinese Style Microwave Rice
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Lime & coriander microwave r... | Chinese Style Microwave Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | b |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 153 kcal | 132 kcal |
| Fat | 2.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 2.3 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Additives | 1 | 3 |
| Allergens | None listed | Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Chinese Style Microwave Rice has 14% fewer calories (132 kcal vs 153 kcal).
- Chinese Style Microwave Rice has 38% less fat (1.5 g vs 2.4 g).
- Chinese Style Microwave Rice has 78% less saturated fat (0.2 g vs 0.9 g).
- Lime & coriander microwave rice has 74% less sugar (0.6 g vs 2.3 g).
- Lime & coriander microwave rice has 35% more fiber (2 g vs 1.3 g).
- Lime & coriander microwave rice has 29% more protein (3.5 g vs 2.5 g).
- Chinese Style Microwave Rice has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Chinese Style Microwave Rice lists: Soybeans.
Ingredients
Lime & coriander microwave rice
cooked basmati rice 91% (water, basmati rice), coconut cream 4%, vegetable oil (sunflower and/or rapeseed), coriander, lime leaves, lime zest, sugar, salt, stabiliser: guar gum, flavouring,
Chinese Style Microwave Rice
Cooked long grain rice (79%) (water, long grain rice), Red pepper (4%), Green pepper (4%), Spring onion (4%), Soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, ethanol), Vegetable oil (sunflower oil and/or rapeseed oil), Glucose syrup, Ginger purée, Honey, Fructose, Soy sauce (water, soybean, salt, spirit vinegar), Garlic purée, Onion powder, Yeast extract, White wine vinegar, Flavourings, Sugar, Garlic powder, Stabiliser (guar gum), Cornflour, Ginger powder, Cinnamon powder, Salt, Star anise, Fennel powder, Colour (paprika extract), Clove powder, Cayenne pepper.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Lime & coriander microwave rice or Chinese Style Microwave Rice?
Overall, Chinese Style Microwave Rice has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Chinese Style Microwave Rice has fewer calories: 132 kcal versus 153 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Lime & coriander microwave rice has less sugar: 0.6 g versus 2.3 g per 100 g.