Basmati Rice with Peas⏱ 30 min total

Basmati Rice with Peas

Per 1 serving · 207 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
208
10%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    5.3g
    10% of calories
  • Carbs
    42g
    83% of calories
  • Fat
    1.5g
    7% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Basmati Rice with Peas (207 g) has 208 calories, with 5.3 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 1.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (83% of calories). It is high in thiamine (29% DV), folate (b9) (31% DV) and iron (37% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
101cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.6g
Net carbs
40g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.3g
1.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Thiamine29%
  • Folate (B9)31%
  • Iron37%
  • Manganese33%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Niacin16%
  • Vitamin B610%
  • Pantothenic acid13%
  • Phosphorus13%
  • Copper18%
  • Selenium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium27%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Place the rice in a medium saucepan and add all ingredients except the peas and cilantro.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 18-20 minutes until all water is absorbed.

  3. 3

    Add the frozen peas to the rice and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Fluff the rice with a fork, transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (207 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A36 μg
4%
Vitamin C7 mg
7%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K11 μg
9%
Thiamine0.4 mg
29%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
5%
Niacin3 mg
16%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
10%
Folate (B9)126 μg
31%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
13%
Choline13 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium25 mg
2%
Iron3 mg
37%
Potassium134 mg
3%
Magnesium24 mg
6%
Phosphorus89 mg
13%
Zinc1 mg
8%
Copper0.2 mg
18%
Manganese1 mg
33%
Selenium8 μg
14%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene7 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid0.5 g—
Beta carotene430 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.4 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.2 g—
Phenylalanine0.2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.2 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.2 g—
Starch1 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.3 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 208 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 39min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 25min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 17min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 29min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Basmati Rice with Peas?

One serving of Basmati Rice with Peas (1 serving) has 208 calories, which works out to 101 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Basmati Rice with Peas high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Basmati Rice with Peas keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Basmati Rice with Peas?

621 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Basmati Rice with Peas?

1.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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