Microwave Pilau Rice by Tesco

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Microwave Pilau Rice

by Tesco 250 g in Rice Barcode 5059697695421
Nutri-Score
Good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Microwave Pilau Rice by Tesco provides 151 kcal per 100 g, with 0.6 g of sugars and 3.4 g of protein. That is 63% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Rice category and comes in a 250 g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2.3 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.2 g · Low
Sugars
0.6 g · Low
Salt
0.3 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 151 kcal 252 −40%
Total fat 2.3 g 2.2 +6%
Saturated fat 0.2 g 0.5 −58%
Carbohydrates 28 g 51.6 −46%
Total sugars 0.6 g 1.6 −63%
Added sugars 0 g 0.8 −100%
Dietary fiber 2.2 g 2.6 −15%
Protein 3.4 g 5.9 −43%
Salt 0.3 g 0.3 +16%

Category average across 186 Rice products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other rice

Calories lower 24%
Sugars higher 42%
Salt higher 28%
Saturated fat lower 42%
Protein top 69%
Fiber top 39%

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

Ingredients

Cooked Long Grain Rice (89%) [Water, Long Grain Rice Onion (7%), Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Turmeric Extract, Cumin Seed, Flavouring, Black Pepper, Cinnamon.

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian

Additives 1

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

Product details

Quantity
250 g
Labels & certifications
VegetarianVegan
Sold in
Ireland, United Kingdom
Barcode
5059697695421

Prices reported by shoppers

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Microwave Pilau Rice?

Microwave Pilau Rice contains 151 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Microwave Pilau Rice?

Microwave Pilau Rice has 0.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Microwave Pilau Rice healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of B (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 Microwave Pilau Rice 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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