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Jamaican rice & peas
Jamaican rice & peas by Ainsley Caribbean Creations provides 165 kcal per 100 g, with 0.9 g of sugars and 3.1 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Microwave rice category and comes in a 250g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (125 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 206 kcal | 170 | |
| Total fat | 3 g | 3.8 g | 5% | 2.7 +12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 1 +26% |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g | 37.5 g | 14% | 29.9 |
| Total sugars | 0.9 g | 1.1 g | 1 −7% | |
| Added sugars | 0.6 g | 0.8 g | 2% | 0.5 +14% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 1 g | 4% | 1.7 −52% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 3.9 g | 8% | 5.6 −44% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | 0.4 −31% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 14 Microwave rice products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other microwave rice
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cooked Long Grain Rice (81%) (Water, Long Grain Rice), Red Pepper (4%), Onions, Coconut Cream (4%), Adzuki Beans (3.5%), Jerk Seasoning (1%) (Sugar, Cornflour, Dried Glucose Syrup, Onion Powder, Ground Allspice, Ground Cinnamon, Garlic Powder, Coarse Black Pepper, Chilli Powder, Salt, Yeast Extract, Burnt Sugar Powder, Ground Coriander, Ground Sage, Crushed Chillies, Ground Paprika, Ground Nutmeg, Dried Cut Thyme, Ground Clove, Scotch Bonnet Powder, Paprika Extract), Vegetable Oil (Rapeseed and/or Sunflower Oil), Cornflour, Salt, Thyme. Suitable for Vegans.
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Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 250g
- Serving size
- 1 portion (125 g)
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5025820007294
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Jamaican rice & peas?
Jamaican rice & peas contains 165 kcal per 100 g and about 206 kcal per serving (1 portion (125 g)).
How much sugar is in Jamaican rice & peas?
Jamaican rice & peas has 0.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Jamaican rice & peas 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 Jamaican rice & peas vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
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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