Calories in Fiesta Sides Yellow Rice

📏 Serving Size: 1/2 cup (65.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 239.9
  • Total Fat 1.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 650.0 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 50.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 1.0 g
  • Protein 6.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 100.1 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 20.2 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 0.7 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 239.9 calories per serving (1/2 cup (65.0g)), Fiesta Sides Yellow Rice is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 50.0g per serving (85.8% of calories), with a good 2.0g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 650.0mg of sodium (28% 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], Maltodextrin (corn), Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Red Bell Peppers*, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Spices, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Extractives of Turmeric (for Color), Natural Flavor, Yeast Extract.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Flavour Enhancers: Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Yeast Extract

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 Fiesta Sides Yellow Rice contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories239.9 kcal12%
Total Fat1.0 g1%
Sodium650.0 mg28% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate50.0 g18%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein6.0 g12%
Vitamin C6.0 mg7%
Calcium20.2 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

Fiesta Sides Yellow 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 85.8% of the calories.

Carbs 85.8%
Fat 3.9% Carbs 85.8% Protein 10.3%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 239.9 calories in Fiesta Sides Yellow Rice? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 18.1 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 41.4 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 26.2 min
HIIT 22.2 min
Raking Leaves 46.8 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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