Mexican rice (On The Border (restaurant)) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 114 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.1g7% of calories
- Carbs39g70% of calories
- Fat5.5g22% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Mexican rice (On The Border (restaurant)) (1 cup, 114 g) has 222 calories, with 4.1 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 5.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (70% of calories). It is high in thiamine (27% DV) and niacin (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 34% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Thiamine27%
- Niacin20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K12%
- Iron17%
- Phosphorus12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium34%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (114 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 14 μg | 12% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 44 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 149 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 84 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Zatarain's Rice, Long Grain, Cilantro Lime357
- Rice-A-Roni Rice-Pasta Mix, Mexican Style339
- Mexican rice (On The Border (restaurant))195
- Global Grains Organic Cilantro & Lime Rice185
- Minute Jasmine Rice, Cilantro & Lime184
- Ben's Original Rice, Spicy Mexican Style171
- Ben's Original Cilantro Lime Ready Rice167
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400 calBen's Original Cilantro Lime Ready Rice1 pouch+178 cal
230 calGlobal Grains Organic Cilantro & Lime Rice1 cup+8 cal
230 calMinute Jasmine Rice, Cilantro & Lime1 cup+8 cal
190 calRice-A-Roni Rice-Pasta Mix, Mexican Style2 oz−32 cal
200 calZatarain's Rice, Long Grain, Cilantro Lime⅓ cup mix−22 cal
240 calBen's Original Rice, Spicy Mexican Style1 cup+18 cal
Burning 222 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 42minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 27minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 31minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Mexican rice (On The Border (restaurant))?
One serving of Mexican rice (On The Border (restaurant)) (1 cup) has 222 calories, which works out to 195 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Mexican rice (On The Border (restaurant)) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Mexican rice (On The Border (restaurant)) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 38 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 Mexican rice (On The Border (restaurant))?
772 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Mexican rice (On The Border (restaurant))?
1.6 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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