Calories in Cajun Sides Dirty Rice

📏 Serving Size: 1/2 cup (66.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 240.2
  • Total Fat 2.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 5.3 mg
  • Sodium 749.8 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 48.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Protein 7.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 500.3 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 6.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 40.3 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.8 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 3.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.1 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 240.2 calories per serving (1/2 cup (66.0g)), Cajun Sides Dirty Rice is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 48.0g per serving (80.7% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 749.8mg of sodium (33% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Fat ⚠️ 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

Enriched Parboiled Long Grain Rice [rice, Niacin, Ferric Orthophosphate (iron), Thiamin Mononitrate (vitamin B1), Folic Acid], Enriched Vermicelli [wheat and Durum Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (iron), Thiamin Mononitrate (vitamin B1), Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Folic Acid], Vegetables* (onions, Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers), Maltodextrin, Chicken Powder (with Rosemary Extract to Protect Quality), Salt, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Paprika and Caramel (for Color), Corn Starch, Onion Powder, Spices, Soy Sauce* (fermented Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Torula Yeast.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Flavour Enhancers: Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Yeast Extract, Autolyzed Yeast, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferrous Sulfate, Ferric Orthophosphate, Niacin, Riboflavin, 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.

📊 % Daily Value

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

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories240.2 kcal12%
Total Fat2.0 g3%
Cholesterol5.3 mg2%
Sodium749.8 mg33% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate48.0 g17%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein7.0 g14%
Vitamin C6.0 mg7%
Calcium40.3 mg3%
Iron1.8 mg10%

* 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

Cajun Sides Dirty Rice accounts for 12% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 80.7% of the calories.

Carbs 80.7%
Fat 7.6% Carbs 80.7% Protein 11.8%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 240.2 calories in Cajun Sides Dirty Rice? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 18.2 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 41.5 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 26.3 min
HIIT 22.3 min
Raking Leaves 46.8 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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