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Rice and Beans⏱ 25 min total
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Rice and Beans

Per 1 serving · 280 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
476
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    17g
    14% of calories
  • Carbs
    68g
    57% of calories
  • Fat
    16g
    29% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Rice and Beans (280 g) has 476 calories, with 17 g of protein, 68 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (57% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), dietary fiber (49% DV) and Vitamin E (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 55% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
170cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.6g
Net carbs
55g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
14g
5.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein34%
  • Dietary fiber49%
  • Vitamin E20%
  • Vitamin K26%
  • Thiamine44%
  • Riboflavin (B2)24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin C17%
  • Choline13%
  • Potassium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium55%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Cook the brown rice according to the package instructions.

  2. 2

    In a pan over medium heat, warm the black beans. Add the peas and cook until both are heated through.

  3. 3

    Season the mixture with olive oil, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Combine with the cooked rice and mix well.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (280 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A69 μg
8%
Vitamin C16 mg
17%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
20%
Vitamin K31 μg
26%
Thiamine1 mg
44%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
24%
Niacin5 mg
31%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
30%
Folate (B9)127 μg
32%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
27%
Choline69 mg
13%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium76 mg
8%
Iron5 mg
59%
Potassium650 mg
14%
Magnesium137 mg
33%
Phosphorus374 mg
53%
Zinc2 mg
21%
Copper1 mg
56%
Manganese2 mg
102%
Selenium14 μg
25%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene13 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene821 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.4 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats10 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch3 g—
Sucrose3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.5 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 476 calories

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

  • 90min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 57min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 40min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 67min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Rice and Beans?

One serving of Rice and Beans (1 serving) has 476 calories, which works out to 170 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Rice and Beans high in protein?

It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (34% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Rice and Beans keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 55 g of net carbs and 57% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Rice and Beans?

1262 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Rice and Beans?

5.2 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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