Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice by Old El Paso provides 174 kcal per 100 g, with 2.1 g of sugars and 3.5 g of protein. That is 32% less 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 Meals category and comes in a 1 cup pack. Contains: eggs.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (144 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 174 kcal | 251 kcal | 178 | |
| Total fat | 3.1 g | 4.5 g | 6% | 7.9 −60% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 2.8 −87% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.3 g | 48 g | 17% | 17.8 +87% |
| Total sugars | 2.1 g | 3 g | 3.1 −32% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 2 −65% |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 5 g | 10% | 8.7 −60% |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 2.3 g | 1.2 +38% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5049 Meals products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other meals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, Enriched Parboiled Rice (Rice, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Canola Oil, Salt, Dried Tomato. Contains Less Than 1% Of: Sugar, Natural Flavor, Spice, Chili Powder (Chili Pepper, Spice, Salt, Garlic Powder), Roasted Garlic, Dried Red Bell Peppers, Dried Green Bell Peppers, Paprika, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Sunflower Oil (Refined), Yeast Extract, Chili Pepper, Chicken Powder, Egg Yolk, Chicken Fat, Lipolyzed Cultured Cream, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate. Freshness Preserved By Sodium Metabisulfite, Ascorbic Acid, Rosemary Extract And Tocopherol.
- Allergens
- Eggs
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 1 cup
- Serving size
- 1 cup (144 g)
- Sold in
- United States, world
- Barcode
- 0046000406213
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mexican Rice?
Mexican Rice contains 174 kcal per 100 g and about 251 kcal per serving (1 cup (144 g)).
How much sugar is in Mexican Rice?
Mexican Rice has 2.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 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 Mexican Rice vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Mexican Rice contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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