⏱ 25 min totalCauliflower "Rice
Per 1 serving · 177 g · 5 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3g15% of calories
- Carbs9.1g44% of calories
- Fat3.8g41% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Cauliflower "Rice (177 g) has 72 calories, with 3 g of protein, 9.1 g of carbohydrates and 3.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (44% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (85% DV), Vitamin K (26% DV) and Vitamin B6 (20% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin C85%
- Vitamin K26%
- Vitamin B620%
- Folate (B9)22%
- Pantothenic acid21%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Choline12%
- Iron10%
- Potassium10%
- Phosphorus10%
- Manganese10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Grate the cauliflower (cut into florets) until it resembles rice. (You can also use a food processor.)
- 2
Place the cauliflower in a saucepan, add the water, and heat over medium heat until the cauliflower is tender, 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, zest the lime into a small bowl and then squeeze the juice from the lime into the bowl. Stir in the cilantro and olive oil and whisk together well.
- 4
When the cauliflower is tender, pour the lime and cilantro mixture into the pan and gently stir to blend.
- 5
Serve hot as a side dish.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (177 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 7 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 76 mg | 85% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 31 μg | 26% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) | 86 μg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 21% |
| Choline | 66 mg | 12% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 39 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 467 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 69 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 1 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 84 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 72 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 14minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 9minCycling (moderate)
- 6minRunning (6 mph)
- 10minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cauliflower "Rice?
One serving of Cauliflower "Rice (1 serving) has 72 calories, which works out to 41 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cauliflower "Rice high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cauliflower "Rice keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 44% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cauliflower "Rice?
45 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Cauliflower "Rice?
3.1 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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