Calories in Cajun Sides Red Beans & Rice

📏 Serving Size: 1/2 cup (64.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 229.8
  • Total Fat 2.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 570.2 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 47.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3.0 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Protein 7.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 300.2 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 19.8 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.8 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 2.0 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 229.8 calories per serving (1/2 cup (64.0g)), Cajun Sides Red Beans & Rice is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 47.0g per serving (80.4% of calories), with a good 3.0g of dietary fiber. It contains 1.8mg of iron (10% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Fat

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 Long Grain Rice [rice, Niacin, Ferric Orthophosphate (iron), Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin B1), Folic Acid], Enriched Vermicelli [wheat and Durum Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (iron), Thiamin Mononitrate (vitamin B1), Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Folic Acid], Red Beans*, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin (corn, Potato), Salt, Tomato Powder, Caramel and Paprika (for Color), Red Bell Peppers*, Spices, Potassium Chloride, Garlic Powder, Yeast Extract, Soy Sauce* (fermented Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavor, Sugar, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Torula Yeast, Sulfites (used to Protect Quality).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Flavour Enhancers: Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Yeast Extract

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferrous Sulfate, Ferric Orthophosphate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, 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 Red Beans & Rice contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories229.8 kcal11.5%
Total Fat2.0 g3%
Sodium570.2 mg25%
Total Carbohydrate47.0 g17%
Dietary Fiber3.0 g11%
Protein7.0 g14%
Vitamin C6.0 mg7%
Calcium19.8 mg2%
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 Red Beans & Rice accounts for 11.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 80.4% of the calories.

Carbs 80.4%
Fat 7.7% Carbs 80.4% Protein 12%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 229.8 calories in Cajun Sides Red Beans & Rice? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 17.4 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 39.6 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 25.1 min
HIIT 21.3 min
Rock Climbing (Ascending) 28.5 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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