⏱ 15 min total

Mexican Cauliflower Rice (Coliflor Arroz Rojo)

Name: Mexican Cauliflower Rice (Coliflor Arroz Rojo)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ head large Cauliflower; ⅛ medium Onion; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Tomato paste; ¼ pepper Jalapeno peppers; ¼ tsp Salt

Per 1 serving · 250 g · 7 ingredients

Calories

104

5%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
5g
17% of calories
Carbs
16g
52% of calories
Fat
4.1g
31% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Mexican Cauliflower Rice (Coliflor Arroz Rojo) (250 g) has 104 calories, with 5 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 4.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (123% DV), Vitamin K (31% DV) and Vitamin B6 (36% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

42cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.8g

Net carbs

10g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

5.2g

6.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C123%
Vitamin K31%
Vitamin B636%
Folate (B9)31%
Pantothenic acid29%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber19%
Vitamin E10%
Riboflavin (B2)12%
Niacin10%
Choline18%
Iron18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium28%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min

1
Shred the cauliflower and dice the onion and jalapeno, removing the seeds. Mince the garlic. Alternatively, use a food processor to process these ingredients.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tomato paste, jalapeno, and salt. Cook for about a minute.
3
Increase the heat to high and add the cauliflower, onion, and garlic. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring often, until the moisture evaporates and the cauliflower becomes light and fluffy.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (250 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	14 μg	2%
Vitamin C	110 mg	123%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	10%
Vitamin K	37 μg	31%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	12%
Niacin	2 mg	10%
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg	36%
Folate (B9)	125 μg	31%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	29%
Choline	101 mg	18%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	59 mg	6%
Iron	1 mg	18%
Potassium	825 mg	18%
Magnesium	41 mg	10%
Phosphorus	113 mg	16%
Zinc	1 mg	7%
Copper	0.1 mg	14%
Manganese	0.4 mg	18%
Selenium	2 μg	4%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	7 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.5 g	—
Beta carotene	164 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	4,602 μg	—
Lysine	0.5 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	0.2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 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 104 calories

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

20min
Walking (3.5 mph)
13min
Cycling (moderate)
9min
Running (6 mph)
15min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Mexican Cauliflower Rice (Coliflor Arroz Rojo)?

One serving of Mexican Cauliflower Rice (Coliflor Arroz Rojo) (1 serving) has 104 calories, which works out to 42 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Mexican Cauliflower Rice (Coliflor Arroz Rojo) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 17% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Mexican Cauliflower Rice (Coliflor Arroz Rojo) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 10 g of net carbs and 52% 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 (Coliflor Arroz Rojo)?

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

How much sugar is in Mexican Cauliflower Rice (Coliflor Arroz Rojo)?

6.7 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 (250 g)

Calories104

% Daily Value*

Total fat 4.1g	5%
Saturated fat 0.8g	4%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 655mg	28%
Total carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary fiber 5.2g	19%
Total sugars 6.7g
Protein 5g

* 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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