⏱ 23 min total

Homemade Rice a Roni

Name: Homemade Rice a Roni
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅓ tbsp Butter; ⅔ oz Spaghetti; ⅛ cup White rice; ⅓ cup Vegetable broth

Per 1 serving · 127 g · 4 ingredients

Calories

194

10%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
4.8g
10% of calories
Carbs
33g
70% of calories
Fat
4.3g
20% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Homemade Rice a Roni (127 g) has 194 calories, with 4.8 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 4.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (70% of calories). It is high in thiamine (25% DV), folate (b9) (25% DV) and iron (20% DV).

Per 100 g

153cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.5g

Net carbs

32g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.3g

0.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Thiamine25%
Folate (B9)25%
Iron20%
Selenium28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Niacin14%
Copper11%
Manganese19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 18 min

1
Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the broken spaghetti and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta turns golden brown.
2
Stir in the rice and cook for about 1 minute to coat and lightly toast the grains.
3
Carefully pour in the broth, stir once, and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15–18 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and keep covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (127 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	32 μg	4%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin K	0.4 μg	0%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	25%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	7%
Niacin	2 mg	14%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	5%
Folate (B9)	98 μg	25%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	5 mg	1%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	12 mg	1%
Iron	2 mg	20%
Potassium	88 mg	2%
Magnesium	16 mg	4%
Phosphorus	63 mg	9%
Zinc	1 mg	5%
Copper	0.1 mg	11%
Manganese	0.4 mg	19%
Selenium	15 μg	28%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	7 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	4 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0.4 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.3 g	—
Proline	0.4 g	—
Retinol	32 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	12 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 194 calories

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

37min
Walking (3.5 mph)
23min
Cycling (moderate)
16min
Running (6 mph)
27min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Homemade Rice a Roni?

One serving of Homemade Rice a Roni (1 serving) has 194 calories, which works out to 153 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Homemade Rice a Roni high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.8 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.

Is Homemade Rice a Roni keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 32 g of net carbs and 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Homemade Rice a Roni?

323 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Homemade Rice a Roni?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (127 g)

Calories194

% Daily Value*

Total fat 4.3g	6%
Saturated fat 2.5g	13%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 323mg	14%
Total carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary fiber 1.3g	5%
Total sugars 0.5g
Protein 4.8g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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