Golden Vegetable Rice

by Sainsbury's in Precooked rices Barcode 5063334012649
Nutri-Score
Good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Golden Vegetable Rice by Sainsbury's provides 158 kcal per 100 g, with 1.3 g of sugars and 3.3 g of protein. That is 34% 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 Precooked rices category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
1.2 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.2 g · Low
Sugars
1.3 g · Low
Salt
0.5 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 0.5 pack (125 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 158 kcal 197 kcal 178 −12%
Total fat 1.2 g 1.5 g 2% 2.9 −58%
Saturated fat 0.2 g 0.3 g 2% 0.5 −56%
Carbohydrates 31.9 g 39.9 g 15% 33.3
Total sugars 1.3 g 1.6 g 1 +34%
Added sugars 2.3 g 2.9 g 6% 0.3 +620%
Dietary fiber 2.8 g 3.5 g 13% 1.7 +65%
Protein 3.3 g 4.1 g 8% 4.3 −23%
Salt 0.5 g 0.6 g 0.5 −16%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 184 Precooked rices products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other precooked rices

Calories lower 48%
Sugars higher 25%
Salt higher 49%
Saturated fat lower 26%
Protein top 67%
Fiber top 13%

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

Ingredients

Cooked Long Grain Rice (83%), Mixed Vegetables (12%) (Carrots, Red Pepper, Sweetcorn, Peas), Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Rapeseed), Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Turmeric Extract, Stabiliser: Guar Gum; Black Pepper, Salt, Maltodextrin, Carrot Powder, Rapeseed Oil, Flavourings, Turmeric

Palm oil freeMaybe veganMaybe vegetarian

Additives 2

E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier

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

Product details

Serving size
0.5 pack (125 g)
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5063334012649

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Golden Vegetable Rice?

Golden Vegetable Rice contains 158 kcal per 100 g and about 197 kcal per serving (0.5 pack (125 g)).

How much sugar is in Golden Vegetable Rice?

Golden Vegetable Rice has 1.3 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 August 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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