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Special Mexican Style Rice
Special Mexican Style Rice by WORLDWIDE FOODS provides 144 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g of sugars and 2.4 g of protein. That is 25% more 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 Precooked rices category and comes in a 250 grams pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.5 pack (125 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | 180 kcal | 178 −19% | |
| Total fat | 2.3 g | 2.9 g | 4% | 2.9 −19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 0.5 −27% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.5 g | 35.6 g | 13% | 33.3 −14% |
| Total sugars | 1.2 g | 1.5 g | 1 +25% | |
| Added sugars | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 1% | 0.3 −21% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 3.1 g | 11% | 1.7 +46% |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 3 g | 6% | 4.3 −44% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.5 −69% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 184 Precooked rices products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other precooked rices
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
cooked long grain rice (85%) (water, long grain rice), red pepper (6%), tomato puree (4%), sunflower oil, sugar, water, green jalapeño chilli (0,5%), yeast extract powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin powder, lemon juice concentrate, flavourings, salt, chilli powder, colours: paprika extract, curcumin, turmeric powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper,
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 250 grams
- Serving size
- 0.5 pack (125 g)
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 4088600043340
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Recipe & label changes
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COOKED LONG GRAIN RICE (85%) (Water, Long Grain Rice), RED PEPPER (6%), TOMATO PUREE (4%), Sunflower Oil, Sugar, Water, GREEN JALAPEÑO CHILLI (0.5%), Yeast Extract Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Cumin Powder, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Flavourings, Salt, Chilli Powder, Colours: Paprika Extract, Curcumin; Turmeric Powder, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper.cooked long grain rice (85%) (water, long grain rice), red pepper (6%), tomato puree (4%), sunflower oil, sugar, water, green jalapeño chilli (0,5%), yeast extract powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin powder, lemon juice concentrate, flavourings, salt, chilli powder, colours: paprika extract, curcumin, turmeric powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper,
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Ingredients:
ingredient list was updated
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Special Mexican Style Rice?
Special Mexican Style Rice contains 144 kcal per 100 g and about 180 kcal per serving (0.5 pack (125 g)).
How much sugar is in Special Mexican Style Rice?
Special Mexican Style Rice has 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Special Mexican Style 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 September 18, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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