⏱ 23 min total

Mexican Cauliflower "Rice

Name: Mexican Cauliflower "Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 cup chopped, Cauliflower; ½ tsp Olive oil; ¼ medium Onion; 1 medium whole Tomatoes; ½ pepper Jalapeno peppers; 1 cloves, minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Tomato paste; ¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ⅛ tsp Paprika; ⅛ tsp Cayenne pepper; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black pepper; ½ tbsp Cilantro

Per 1 serving · 399 g · 13 ingredients

Calories

133

7%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
6.8g
18% of calories
Carbs
24g
62% of calories
Fat
3.5g
21% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Mexican Cauliflower "Rice (399 g) has 133 calories, with 6.8 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 3.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (62% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (27% DV), Vitamin C (150% DV) and Vitamin K (43% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 54% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

33cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.1g

Net carbs

16g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

7.7g

11 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Dietary fiber27%
Vitamin C150%
Vitamin K43%
Vitamin B649%
Folate (B9)38%
Pantothenic acid33%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E15%
Thiamine13%
Riboflavin (B2)15%
Niacin16%
Magnesium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium54%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 8 min

1
Finely chop the cauliflower using a grater or food processor until it resembles rice; set aside.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions, tomatoes, and jalapeno, and sauté until just tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and riced cauliflower, and sauté until the cauliflower is just tender, about 2 minutes.
3
Add the tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir to evenly coat the vegetables and cook for 1 minute or until heated through. Add chopped cilantro and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (399 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	81 μg	9%
Vitamin C	135 mg	150%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	15%
Vitamin K	51 μg	43%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	13%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	15%
Niacin	3 mg	16%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	49%
Folate (B9)	150 μg	38%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	33%
Choline	113 mg	20%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	91 mg	9%
Iron	2 mg	30%
Potassium	1,204 mg	26%
Magnesium	62 mg	15%
Phosphorus	159 mg	23%
Zinc	1 mg	9%
Copper	0.2 mg	22%
Manganese	1 mg	33%
Selenium	3 μg	5%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	135 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	883 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	6 μg	—
Fructose	5 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	5 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.3 g	—
Lycopene	7,767 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 133 calories

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

25min
Walking (3.5 mph)
16min
Cycling (moderate)
11min
Running (6 mph)
19min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Mexican Cauliflower "Rice?

One serving of Mexican Cauliflower "Rice (1 serving) has 133 calories, which works out to 33 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Mexican Cauliflower "Rice high in protein?

Not especially. It has 6.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 18% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Mexican Cauliflower "Rice keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 16 g of net carbs and 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Mexican Cauliflower "Rice?

1246 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Mexican Cauliflower "Rice?

11 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 (399 g)

Calories133

% Daily Value*

Total fat 3.5g	4%
Saturated fat 0.6g	3%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1,246mg	54%
Total carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary fiber 7.7g	27%
Total sugars 11g
Protein 6.8g

* 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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