Golden Vegetable Rice by Waitrose

View full-size photo · Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA

Golden Vegetable Rice

by Waitrose in Rices Barcode 5000169547786
Nutri-Score
Good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Golden Vegetable Rice by Waitrose provides 160 kcal per 100 g, with 1.1 g of sugars and 3.2 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.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.9 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.1 g · Low
Sugars
1.1 g · Low
Salt
0.3 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 160 kcal 329 −51%
Total fat 0.9 g 1.4 −37%
Saturated fat 0.1 g 0.3 −62%
Carbohydrates 34 g 68.5 −50%
Total sugars 1.1 g 0.7 +54%
Added sugars 0 g 0.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.4 g 2.4 −41%
Protein 3.2 g 7.2 −56%
Salt 0.3 g 0.2 +50%

Category average across 2937 Rices products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other rices

Calories lower 10%
Sugars higher 16%
Salt higher 15%
Saturated fat lower 42%
Protein top 92%
Fiber top 65%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Cooked long grain rice (84%), carrot (4%), sweetcorn (3%), red pepper (3%), peas (2%), sunflower oil and/or rapeseed oil, flavouring, onion powder, garlic powder, yeast extract powder, colour: curcumin, cumin powder, salt, black pepper

Palm oil freeMaybe veganMaybe vegetarian

Additives 1

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000169547786

Prices reported by shoppers

Loading prices…

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Golden Vegetable Rice?

Golden Vegetable Rice contains 160 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Golden Vegetable Rice?

Golden Vegetable Rice has 1.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Golden Vegetable 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.

Reviews

No reviews yet. Tried Golden Vegetable Rice? Be the first to share how it tastes.

Write a review

Your rating

Reviews are moderated. See our Privacy Policy.

Compare & rankings

Healthiest Rices by Nutri-Score Highest-Protein Rices Least Processed Rices Lowest-Calorie Rices Best Low-Sugar Rices

Healthier alternatives

Best in category →

Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.

Rice & Quinoa Brown, Red & Wild Rice With Quinoa a NOVA 1
Rice & Quinoa Brown, Red & Wild Rice With Quinoa
Minute · 12 oz
378 kcal
2.7 Fat g
0 Sugar g
0 Salt g
per 100 g · 8.1 g protein
Nutri-Score A vs Bno sugarno salt
Arroz Extra b NOVA 1
Arroz Extra
Campo Largo · 1 kg
348 kcal
0.7 Fat g
0 Sugar g
0 Salt g
per 100 g · 6.8 g protein
no sugarno saltNOVA 1 vs 4
Organic white rice b NOVA 1
Organic white rice
Mahatma · 2Lb
356 kcal
0 Fat g
0 Sugar g
0 Salt g
per 100 g · 6.7 g protein
no sugarno saltNOVA 1 vs 4
Cooked Sticky White Rice NOVA 1
Cooked Sticky White Rice
Bibigo · e
0 kcal
0 Fat g
0 Sugar g
0 Salt g
per 100 g · 0 g protein
no sugarno saltNOVA 1 vs 4

More rices

View all →
Riz tomate à l’italienne c NOVA 4
Riz tomate à l’italienne
Ben's Original · 220g
182 kcal
5 Fat g
1.8 Sugar g
0.5 Salt g
per 100 g · 4 g protein
Palm oil free 1 allergen
Riz aux Champignons de Paris b NOVA 4
Riz aux Champignons de Paris
Ben's Original · 220 g
157 kcal
2.1 Fat g
0.5 Sugar g
0.6 Salt g
per 100 g · 3.4 g protein
Palm oil free
Spanish Style Grains c NOVA 4
Spanish Style Grains
Merchant Gourmet · 250g
167 kcal
1.9 Fat g
1.4 Sugar g
1.2 Salt g
per 100 g · 4.8 g protein
Palm oil free 1 allergen
Spanish Style Grains b NOVA 3
Spanish Style Grains
WORLDWIDE FOODS · 250g
186 kcal
5.9 Fat g
1.2 Sugar g
0.5 Salt g
per 100 g · 4.2 g protein
Palm oil free 2 allergens
Arroz SOS b NOVA 1
Arroz SOS
SOS · 1 kg ℮
351 kcal
1.3 Fat g
0 Sugar g
0 Salt g
per 100 g · 7.3 g protein
Palm oil freeVegan
Riz Parfumé b NOVA 1
Riz Parfumé
Taureau Ailé
353 kcal
0.8 Fat g
0.2 Sugar g
0 Salt g
per 100 g · 8.1 g protein
Palm oil freeVegan

More from Waitrose

View all →
White Sourdough Bread c NOVA 3
White Sourdough Bread
Waitrose
230 kcal
1.5 Fat g
1.8 Sugar g
0.9 Salt g
per 100 g · 8.5 g protein
Palm oil freeVegan 1 allergen
Belgian dark chocolate d NOVA 4
Belgian dark chocolate
Waitrose · 180g
547 kcal
39.1 Fat g
24.4 Sugar g
0 Salt g
per 100 g · 10.6 g protein
Palm oil freeVegetarian
Natural Strained Greek Yogurt NOVA 1
Natural Strained Greek Yogurt
Waitrose · 500g
113 kcal
9.9 Fat g
2.9 Sugar g
0.1 Salt g
per 100 g · 5.9 g protein
Palm oil freeVegetarian 1 allergen
Triple Malt Sourdough Bread with Seeds c NOVA 3
Triple Malt Sourdough Bread with Seeds
Waitrose
237 kcal
1.9 Fat g
12 Sugar g
0.8 Salt g
per 100 g · 8.7 g protein
Palm oil free 1 allergen
Dark 75% madagascar ginger & turmeric e NOVA 3
Dark 75% madagascar ginger & turmeric
Waitrose
568 kcal
40.3 Fat g
31.2 Sugar g
0 Salt g
per 100 g · 8.3 g protein
Palm oil freeVegetarian
Baked beans in tomato sauce a NOVA 3
Baked beans in tomato sauce
Waitrose
87 kcal
1.1 Fat g
4.4 Sugar g
0.5 Salt g
per 100 g · 4.6 g protein
Palm oil free