Blood Sugar Impact of 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.
Key Nutrients
Per 144.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 48.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g |
| Fat | 4.5g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 144.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 44.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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:
WATER, ENRICHED PARBOILED RICE (RICE, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), CANOLA OIL, SALT, DRIED TOMATO. CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF: SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICE, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPER, SPICE, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), ROASTED GARLIC, DRIED RED BELL PEPPERS, DRIED GREEN BELL PEPPERS, PAPRIKA, CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SUNFLOWER OIL (REFINED), YEAST EXTRACT, CHILI PEPPER, CHICKEN POWDER, EGG YOLK, CHICKEN FAT, LIPOLYZED CULTURED CREAM, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE. FRESHNESS PRESERVED BY SODIUM METABISULFITE, ASCORBIC ACID, ROSEMARY EXTRACT AND TOCOPHEROL.
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
|
SUGAR
|
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❓
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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🐄
Animal Product
|
CREAM
EGG
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
MALTODEXTRIN
STARCH*
|
|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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🍚
High GI Carb
|
SUGAR
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
CREAM
EGG
SALT
|
|
🏭
Processed
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CREAM
EGG
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
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Mexican Rice is a food product in the entrees, sides & small meals category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 92.9.
Mexican Rice has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 92.9. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Mexican Rice contains 33.3g carbs, 2.1g sugars, 0.7g fiber, and 3.5g protein per 100g.
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.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Mexican Rice into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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