What is Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice?

Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice is a food product in the grain based products / meals category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 100.0.

How does Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice affect blood sugar?

Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 100.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.

What are the nutritional facts for Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice?

Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice contains 78.9g carbs, 2.9g sugars, 2.1g fiber, and 6.5g protein per 100g.

Is Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice suitable for diabetics?

This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.

How can I use Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice in meal planning?

Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.

How does Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice compare to other foods?

Use our comparison tool to see how Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the grain based products / meals category for alternatives.

Blood Sugar Impact of Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice

This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. Consider pairing with protein or fat to moderate the impact.

Grain Based Products / Meals General Mills Sales Inc. Branded

BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor	Amount	Effect	Points
Serving Size	73.0g	Measurement baseline	—
Carbohydrates	57.6g	Raises blood sugar	115.2
Fiber	1.6g	Not digested	-3.1
Net Carbs	56.0g	Digestible carbs	112.1
Protein	4.8g	Moderates impact	-1.5
Fat	1.0g	Slows digestion	-0.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact			100

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases. If you notice any errors or inconsistencies, please help us improve by reporting the issue.

Medical Notice: BSI is our proprietary estimate based on nutritional data. It considers net carbohydrates, fiber content, protein, and fat to estimate the potential impact on blood sugar levels. Individual responses may vary based on metabolism, activity level, and other factors. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 73.0g serving

Nutrient	Amount per serving
Carbs	57.6g
Sugars	2.1g
Fiber	1.6g
Protein	4.8g
Fat	1.0g

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Nutritional Information

Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.

Serving size 73.0 GRMg

Calories 258

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%

Saturated Fat 0.3g 1%

Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.1mg 0%

Sodium 596.6mg 26%

Total Carbohydrates 57.6g 21%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%

Total Sugars 2.1g

* 53.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.8g 10%

Calcium 94.2mg 7%

Iron 2.1mg 12%

Potassium 192.8mg 4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

ENRICHED PARBOILED RICE (RICE, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, CORN STARCH, ONION*. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, TOMATO, * RICOTTA CHEESE* (WHEY, MILKFAT, LACTIC ACID, SALT), CHILI PEPPER, GREEN PEPPER*, RED PEPPER*, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), YEAST EXTRACT, CHICKEN BROTH*, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE, SPICE, RICE FLOUR. *DRIED

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Vitamins & Minerals

Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.

Minerals

Calcium 13% DV

Iron 16% DV

Potassium 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Analysis

Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.

Total Ingredients

Processing Level

Highly Processed

Ingredient Type	Found In This Product
🍋 Acidifier	LACTIC ACID
🫧 Fat	OIL*
⬜ Filler	MALTODEXTRIN STARCH*
⚗️ Functional Ingredient	WHEY
🌿 Natural	SALT
🧪 Preservative	LACTIC ACID
🏭 Processed	MALTODEXTRIN
💪 Protein	WHEY
🧫 Protein Isolate	WHEY
🥖 Refined Carb	MALTODEXTRIN FLOUR*
💦 Refined Fat	OIL*
🧂 Seasoning	SALT

* Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate ingredients that were detected as containing this ingredient rather than being an exact match.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Blood Sugar Impact Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Ingredient Tags

🍋 Acidifier

🫧 Fat

⬜ Filler

⚗️ Functional Ingredient

🌿 Natural

🧪 Preservative

🏭 Processed

💪 Protein

🧫 Protein Isolate

🥖 Refined Carb

💦 Refined Fat

🧂 Seasoning

Data Details

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand General Mills Sales Inc.

Data Source Branded

Data Quality Score 100/100

Quality Tier High

USDA Food Record ID 2718235