Mexican rice

by Morrisons 250g in Rices Barcode 5010251602163
Average nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Mexican rice by Morrisons provides 148 kcal per 100 g, with 1 g of sugars and 3.5 g of protein. That is 40% 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 Rices category and comes in a 250g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2.3 g · Low
Saturated fat
1 g · Low
Sugars
1 g · Low
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 0.5 serving (125 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 148 kcal 185 kcal 329 −55%
Total fat 2.3 g 2.9 g 4% 1.4 +61%
Saturated fat 1 g 1.3 g 7% 0.3 +277%
Carbohydrates 27.2 g 34 g 12% 68.5 −60%
Total sugars 1 g 1.3 g 0.7 +40%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.6 g 2 g 7% 2.4 −32%
Protein 3.5 g 4.4 g 9% 7.2 −51%
Salt 0.4 g 0.5 g 0.2 +64%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2937 Rices products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other rices

Calories lower 6%
Sugars higher 18%
Salt higher 14%
Saturated fat higher 4%
Protein top 90%
Fiber top 58%

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

Ingredients

Long grain rice, red pepper, tomato puree, sunflower oil, sugar, onion powder, cumin powder, yeast extract, garlic powder, jalapeño chilli, concentrated lemon juice, salt, paprika extract, curcumin, flavouring, stabiliser, guar gum, turmeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper, turmeric extract.

Palm oil freeMaybe veganMaybe vegetarian

Additives 3

E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier

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

Product details

Quantity
250g
Serving size
0.5 serving (125 g)
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5010251602163

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mexican rice?

Mexican rice contains 148 kcal per 100 g and about 185 kcal per serving (0.5 serving (125 g)).

How much sugar is in Mexican rice?

Mexican rice has 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.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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