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Bens mexican rice
Bens mexican rice by Ben's provides 157 kcal per 100 g, with 1.1 g of sugars and 3.4 g of protein. That is 54% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Rices category and comes in a 250g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 125 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 157 kcal | 196 kcal | 329 −52% | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 2.8 g | 4% | 1.4 +54% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 2% | 0.3 −25% |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g | 37.5 g | 14% | 68.5 −56% |
| Total sugars | 1.1 g | 1.4 g | 0.7 +54% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 1.5 g | 5% | 2.4 −49% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 4.3 g | 9% | 7.2 −53% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.5 g | 0.2 +90% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2936 Rices products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other rices
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Steamed parboiled long grain rice (85%), red pepper (5.9%), tomato paste (4.1%), sunflower sil, natural flavouring, spice, jalapeno pepper, salt, onion powder, yeast extract, acid (citric acid), garlic powder.
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 250g
- Serving size
- 125 g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5010034011519
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bens mexican rice?
Bens mexican rice contains 157 kcal per 100 g and about 196 kcal per serving (125 g).
How much sugar is in Bens mexican rice?
Bens mexican rice has 1.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Bens mexican rice healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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