Pilau rice by Sainsbury's

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Pilau rice

by Sainsbury's 250g in Rices Barcode 01793673
Nutri-Score
Good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Pilau rice by Sainsbury's provides 162 kcal per 100 g, with 0.6 g of sugars and 3.3 g of protein. That is 10% 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 Rices category and comes in a 250g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
1.1 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.1 g · Low
Sugars
0.6 g · Low
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 125g

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 162 kcal 202 kcal 329 −51%
Total fat 1.1 g 1.4 g 2% 1.4 −22%
Saturated fat 0.1 g 0.1 g 1% 0.3 −70%
Carbohydrates 33.6 g 42 g 15% 68.5 −51%
Total sugars 0.6 g 0.8 g 0.7 −10%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.9 g 2.4 g 9% 2.4 −19%
Protein 3.3 g 4.1 g 8% 7.2 −54%
Salt 0.4 g 0.5 g 0.2 +90%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2941 Rices products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other rices

Calories lower 10%
Sugars higher 24%
Salt higher 13%
Saturated fat lower 41%
Protein top 91%
Fiber top 52%

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

Ingredients

Cooked Parboiled Long Grain Rice (95%), Vegetable Oil (Sunflower Oil, Rapeseed Oil), Natural Flavouring, Onion, Cumin Seeds (0.2%), Yeast Powder, Fennel Seeds (0.2%), Turmeric Powder, Onion Powder, Cardamom, Fennel Powder, Clove Powder, Colour: Curcumin; Cinnamon Powder.

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian

Additives 1

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

Product details

Quantity
250g
Serving size
125g
Labels & certifications
VegetarianVegan
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
01793673

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pilau rice?

Pilau rice contains 162 kcal per 100 g and about 202 kcal per serving (125g).

How much sugar is in Pilau rice?

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

Is 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 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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