⏱ 33 min totalMexican Red Rice
Per 1 serving · 180 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.9g8% of calories
- Carbs41g71% of calories
- Fat5.5g21% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Mexican Red Rice (180 g) has 236 calories, with 4.9 g of protein, 41 g of carbohydrates and 5.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (71% of calories). It is high in thiamine (23% DV), folate (b9) (28% DV) and iron (30% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 25% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Thiamine23%
- Folate (B9)28%
- Iron30%
- Manganese25%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Niacin14%
- Vitamin B611%
- Pantothenic acid10%
- Phosphorus10%
- Copper16%
- Selenium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium25%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅜ tbsp Olive oil
½ cloves, minced Garlic
⅛ small Onion
¼ cup White rice
⁷⁄₁₆ cup Vegetable broth
⅝ tbsp Tomato paste- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
¼ pepper Jalapeno peppers
Directions
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, stir briefly, then add diced onion. Cook for 4 - 5 minutes until translucent.
- 2
Add rice, broth, salt and tomato paste. Stir until tomato paste is dissolved.
- 3
Add dice jalapeno. Cover, bring to simmer, then lower heat to low so the water is simmering gently. Cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- 4
Remove from heat, leave lid on and rest for 10 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (180 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 9 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 5 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) | 111 μg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 10% |
| Choline | 8 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 206 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 67 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 8 μg | 14% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 5 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 110 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 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 | 2,876 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 236 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 45minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 28minCycling (moderate)
- 20minRunning (6 mph)
- 33minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Mexican Red Rice?
One serving of Mexican Red Rice (1 serving) has 236 calories, which works out to 131 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Mexican Red Rice high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4.9 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 Mexican Red Rice keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 71% 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 Red Rice?
574 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Mexican Red Rice?
1.8 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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