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Pilau Rice
Pilau Rice by Waitrose provides 153 kcal per 100 g, with 0.6 g of sugars and 3.3 g of protein. That is 53% 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 Indica rices category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 125 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | 191 kcal | 308 −50% | |
| Total fat | 1.3 g | 1.6 g | 2% | 1.8 −28% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.4 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 31.6 g | 39.5 g | 14% | 64.8 −51% |
| Total sugars | 0.6 g | 0.8 g | 1.4 −53% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.4 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.1 −63% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 4.1 g | 8% | 7.1 −54% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.3 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8 Indica rices products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other indica rices
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cooked basmati rice (96%), sunflower oil and/or rapeseed oil, flavouring, onion powder, turmeric powder (0.1%), cumin seeds (0.1%), colour: curcumin, cardamom powder, cardamom seeds, cumin extract, cardamom extract, clove extract
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 125 g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169547694
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pilau Rice?
Pilau Rice contains 153 kcal per 100 g and about 191 kcal per serving (125 g).
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.
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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