Calories in Mexican Rice, Chicken

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (45.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 160.2
  • Total Fat 0.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 540.0 mg
  • Potassium 95.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 35.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
  • Sugars 1.0 g
  • Protein 3.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 27.9 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 2.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 160.2 calories per serving (1 Serving (45.0g)), Mexican Rice, Chicken is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 35.0g per serving (92.1% of calories). It contains 2.0mg of iron (11% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

📝 Ingredients

Long Grain Enriched Parboiled White Rice (rice Enriched with Iron [ferric Orthophosphate], Niacin, Thiamine [thiamine Mononitrate] and Folic Acid), Chicken Flavor (salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin, Granulated Onion, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Silicon Dioxide as Anticaking Agent, Granulated Garlic, Spices, Parsley), Dehydrated Onion, Salt, Granulated Garlic, Dehydrated Red Bell Pepper, Dehydrated Green Bell Pepper, Coriander, Yellow 5, Silicon Dioxide (as Anticaking Agent) and Annatto.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Colours ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Colours: Yellow 5

Flavour Enhancers: Monosodium Glutamate, Yeast Extract

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferric Orthophosphate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Mexican Rice, Chicken contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories160.2 kcal8%
Sodium540.0 mg23%
Total Carbohydrate35.0 g13%
Dietary Fiber1.0 g4%
Protein3.0 g6%
Calcium27.9 mg2%
Iron2.0 mg11%
Potassium95.9 mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Mexican Rice, Chicken accounts for 8% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 92.1% of the calories.

Carbs 92.1%
Carbs 92.1% Protein 7.9%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 160.2 calories in Mexican Rice, Chicken? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 12.1 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 27.6 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 17.5 min
HIIT 14.8 min
Horseback Riding 29.7 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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