⏱ 30 min totalLatin Yellow Rice
Per 1 serving · 203 g · 14 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.3g8% of calories
- Carbs41g79% of calories
- Fat3g13% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Latin Yellow Rice (203 g) has 211 calories, with 4.3 g of protein, 41 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (79% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (29% DV), thiamine (22% DV) and folate (b9) (30% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 43% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin K29%
- Thiamine22%
- Folate (B9)30%
- Iron46%
- Manganese37%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Niacin14%
- Pantothenic acid10%
- Phosphorus11%
- Copper16%
- Selenium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium43%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup White rice
½ tsp Canola oil
⅛ cube Chicken bouillon
½ large Scallions
¼ cloves, minced Garlic
⅛ medium whole Tomatoes
1 tbsp Cilantro- 🥄½ cup Water
⅛ tbsp, ground Cumin seed
⅛ tbsp Turmeric
⅛ tbsp Garlic powder- 🥄⅛ tbsp Salt
¼ tsp, ground Oregano
⅛ tsp Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Heat the canola oil in a medium heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Sauté the chopped scallions, cilantro, and minced garlic for about 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the diced tomatoes and sauté for another minute. Stir in the rice and continue to sauté for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently.
- 3
Add the water, bouillon cube, and seasonings. Adjust to taste if necessary. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, stirring once.
- 4
Once the water level just skims the top of the rice, reduce the heat to very low and cover the pot. Cook for 15 minutes without opening the lid.
- 5
Turn off the heat and let the rice sit for at least 5 more minutes to finish cooking without burning the bottom. Serve and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (203 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 17 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 35 μg | 29% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) | 120 μg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 mg | 10% |
| Choline | 7 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 48 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 195 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 78 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 8 μg | 14% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 16 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 197 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.5 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 396 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 211 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 40minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 25minCycling (moderate)
- 18minRunning (6 mph)
- 30minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Latin Yellow Rice?
One serving of Latin Yellow Rice (1 serving) has 211 calories, which works out to 104 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Latin Yellow Rice high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Latin Yellow Rice keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 39 g of net carbs and 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Latin Yellow Rice?
1000 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Latin Yellow Rice?
0.9 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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