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Mexican rice
Mexican rice by Vigo Importing Co Inc. provides 339 kcal per 100 g, with 1.8 g of sugars and 8.9 g of protein. That is 151% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Rices category. Contains: celery, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/3 cup dry (56 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 339 kcal | 190 kcal | 329 | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.4 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g | 42 g | 15% | 68.5 +9% |
| Total sugars | 1.8 g | 1 g | 0.7 +151% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.4 −24% |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 5 g | 10% | 7.2 +24% |
| Salt | 2.7 g | 1.5 g | 0.2 +1086% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2936 Rices products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other rices
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Ingredients
Enriched rice, niacin, iron (ferric orthophosphate), thiamin (thiamin mononitrate), folic acid), dehydrated vegetables (corn, onion garlic, bell pepper, tomato , parsley), salt, monosodium glutamate, hydrolyzed corn gluten, partially hydrogenated cottonseed and soybean oil, spices, sugar, latodextrin, celery extract, torula yeast, artificial coloring including f.d.&c. yellow no. 5, f.d. & c., red no. 3), jalapeno, saffron, sodium alumino (anti-caking agent).
- Allergens
- CelerySoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/3 cup dry (56 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0071072013212
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mexican rice?
Mexican rice contains 339 kcal per 100 g and about 190 kcal per serving (1/3 cup dry (56 g)).
How much sugar is in Mexican rice?
Mexican rice has 1.8 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 D (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.
What allergens does Mexican rice contain?
According to the label data it contains: Celery, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 22, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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