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Instant Mexican Rice
Instant Mexican Rice by Goya Foods Inc. provides 751 kcal per 100 g, with 4.9 g of sugars and 14.8 g of protein. That is 96% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Rice dishes category and comes in a 45 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 45g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 751 kcal | 338 kcal | 263 +185% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.3 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.8 −100% |
| Total sugars | 4.9 g | 2.2 g | 2.5 +96% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.1 −100% |
| Protein | 14.8 g | 6.7 g | 13% | 7.5 +98% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 1.7 −99% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1100 Rice dishes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other rice dishes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
PRECOOKED PARBOILED LONG GRAIN RICE ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), THIAMINE (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), AND FOLIC ACID, CHICKEN FLAVOR (SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, GRANULATED ONION, CHICKEN FAT, NATURAL FLAVOR, LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE [ANTICAKING AGENT], DEHYDRATED WHOLE CORN KERNELS, DEHYDRATED TOMATO, DEHYDRATED GREEN BELL PEPPERS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CUMIN, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED JALAPENO, GRANULATED GARLIC, YELLOW #5, PARSLEY, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), CHILE POWDER AND ANNATTO.
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 45 g
- Serving size
- 45g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041331026444
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Instant Mexican Rice?
Instant Mexican Rice contains 751 kcal per 100 g and about 338 kcal per serving (45g).
How much sugar is in Instant Mexican Rice?
Instant Mexican Rice has 4.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Instant Mexican Rice healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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.
Is Instant Mexican Rice vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 24, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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