Jambalaya with meat and rice: Nutrition Facts
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Jambalaya with meat and rice contains 161 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (244 g) provides about 393 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from protein and 21% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in rice mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 132 foods.
100 g provides 28% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 26% of the Daily Value for selenium and 19% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 161 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 58 mg | 19% |
| Sodium C | 379 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 0.94 g | |
| Protein C | 13.8 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A C | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C C | 7.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.77 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.22 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.23 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 31 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.32 µg | 13% |
| Choline C | 41.8 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 136 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 240 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.079 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 14.2 µg | 26% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 34%
- Carbohydrates 21%
- Fat 44%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.8 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 2.6 g)
- Fiber0.7 gin the lowest quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 1.1 g)
- Sugars0.94 gabove the median for rice mixed dishes (median 0.82 g)
- Fat8 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 2.5 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 0.44 g)
- Sodium379 mgin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 198 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.065 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.59 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.052 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 64 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 439 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 41 µg |
| Retinol C | 3 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 68.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 13 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken cornbread | 167 | 13.8 g | 9.4 g | 8.2 g |
| Meat loaf made with beef and pork, with tomato-based sauce | 157 | 13.6 g | 6.8 g | 8.2 g |
| Meat loaf made with beef, with tomato-based sauce | 159 | 13.8 g | 6.8 g | 8.4 g |
| Burrito bowl, beef or pork, with beans and rice | 171 | 12.5 g | 10.6 g | 8.5 g |
| Chicken or turkey and rice with soy-based sauce | 162 | 12 g | 8 g | 9.2 g |
| Beef and noodles with soy-based sauce | 173 | 13.2 g | 7.5 g | 10 g |
| Meatballs, with breading, NS as to type of meat, with gravy | 143 | 12.2 g | 6.3 g | 7.5 g |
| Clams Casino | 162 | 11.8 g | 10.3 g | 7.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in jambalaya with meat and rice?
100 g of jambalaya with meat and rice has 161 kcal. 1 cup (244 g): about 393 kcal.
Is jambalaya with meat and rice high in protein?
Jambalaya with meat and rice contains 13.8 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 33.7 g in 1 cup (244 g). About 34% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other rice mixed dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.6 g).
How many carbs are in jambalaya with meat and rice?
Jambalaya with meat and rice has 8.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.7 g of fiber and 0.94 g of sugars.
How much fat is in jambalaya with meat and rice?
Jambalaya with meat and rice contains 8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does jambalaya with meat and rice contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (28% DV), selenium (26% DV), Thiamin (B1) (19% DV), Vitamin B6 (14% DV) and Vitamin B12 (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in jambalaya with meat and rice?
100 g contains 379 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706727. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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