Cheesy Salsa Rice⏱ 25 min total

Cheesy Salsa Rice

Per 1 serving · 139 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
305
15%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    12g
    15% of calories
  • Carbs
    41g
    53% of calories
  • Fat
    11g
    32% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Cheesy Salsa Rice (139 g) has 305 calories, with 12 g of protein, 41 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (53% of calories). It is high in protein (23% DV), Vitamin B6 (28% DV) and calcium (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 30% and 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
219cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.8g
Net carbs
38g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.8g
3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein23%
  • Vitamin B628%
  • Calcium22%
  • Magnesium20%
  • Phosphorus44%
  • Copper20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber10%
  • Vitamin A10%
  • Thiamine19%
  • Riboflavin (B2)14%
  • Niacin19%
  • Vitamin B1210%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium30%
  • Saturated fat29%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Cook the brown rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Once the rice is cooked, add the salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Mix well until combined and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (139 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A90 μg
10%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
9%
Vitamin K4 μg
4%
Thiamine0.2 mg
19%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
14%
Niacin3 mg
19%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
28%
Folate (B9)19 μg
5%
Vitamin B120.3 μg
10%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
19%
Choline27 mg
5%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium221 mg
22%
Iron1 mg
12%
Potassium309 mg
7%
Magnesium84 mg
20%
Phosphorus310 mg
44%
Zinc2 mg
18%
Copper0.2 mg
20%
Manganese2 mg
79%
Selenium19 μg
35%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.4 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene211 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride10 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0.1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene4,087 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol72 μg—
Serine0.4 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.2 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.5 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 305 calories

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

  • 58min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 37min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 25min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 43min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cheesy Salsa Rice?

One serving of Cheesy Salsa Rice (1 serving) has 305 calories, which works out to 219 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cheesy Salsa Rice high in protein?

It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (23% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Cheesy Salsa Rice keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 38 g of net carbs and 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cheesy Salsa Rice?

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

How much sugar is in Cheesy Salsa Rice?

3 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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