Calories in Banquet Classic Cheesy Rice and Chicken, 9 Oz

📏 Serving Size: 1 Meal (255g) (255.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 241.9
  • Total Fat 6.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.0 g
  • Cholesterol 20.4 mg
  • Sodium 821.1 mg
  • Potassium 270.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 37.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3.1 g
  • Sugars 5.0 g
  • Protein 10.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 6999.8 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 4.8 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 99.5 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.0 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 241.9 calories per serving (1 Meal (255g) (255.0g)), Banquet Classic Cheesy Rice and Chicken, 9 Oz is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 37.0g per serving (61.2% of calories), with a good 3.1g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 821.1mg of sodium (36% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Cheesy Sauce: Water, Broccoli, Cheddar Club Cheese (pasteurized Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [color]), Modified Whey, Soybean Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Nonfat Dry Milk, Cheese Flavor (whey, Cheese [granular and Blue {pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzyme}], Sunflower Oil, Maltodextrin, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid), Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Guar Gum, Beta Carotene (color). Cooked Rice: Water, White Rice, Soybean Oil. Cooked Chicken: White Meat Chicken, Water, Modified Rice Starch, Isolated Soy Protein, Salt, Sodium Phosphate. Contains: Milk, Soy.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Modified Corn Starch

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Beta Carotene

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.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Banquet Classic Cheesy Rice and Chicken, 9 Oz contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories241.9 kcal12.1%
Total Fat6.0 g8%
Saturated Fat2.0 g10%
Cholesterol20.4 mg7%
Sodium821.1 mg36% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate37.0 g13%
Dietary Fiber3.1 g11%
Protein10.0 g20%
Vitamin C4.8 mg5%
Calcium99.5 mg8%
Potassium270.3 mg6%

* 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

Banquet Classic Cheesy Rice and Chicken, 9 Oz accounts for 12.1% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 61.2% of the calories.

Fat 22.3%
Carbs 61.2%
Protein 16.5%
Fat 22.3% Carbs 61.2% Protein 16.5%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 241.9 calories in Banquet Classic Cheesy Rice and Chicken, 9 Oz? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 18.3 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 41.7 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 26.5 min
HIIT 22.4 min
Lifting Weights 37.3 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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