Calories in Spanish rice mix, dry mix, unprepared
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Spanish rice mix, dry mix, unprepared contains 363 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (8.8 g) provides about 32 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meals, entrees, and side dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 197 kcal per 100 g across 81 foods.
100 g provides 69% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 60% of the Daily Value for selenium and 45% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 363 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.4 g | 2% |
| Trans fat C | 0.022 g | |
| Sodium M | 1,085 mg | 47% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 76.5 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars M | 3.8 g | |
| Protein M | 10.6 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A ? | 23 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.86 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K M | 2.7 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.82 mg | 69% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 7.2 mg | 45% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.63 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.25 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) M | 162 µg | 41% |
| Calcium M | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 3.3 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium M | 37 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus M | 146 mg | 12% |
| Potassium M | 445 mg | 9% |
| Zinc M | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper M | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Manganese M | 0.79 mg | 34% |
| Selenium M | 33.1 µg | 60% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 84%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein10.6 gin the top quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 7.5 g)
- Fiber3.1 gin the top quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars3.8 gabove the median for meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 3.1 g)
- Fat1.6 gin the lowest quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 5.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.4 gin the lowest quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium1,085 mgin the top quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 423 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water7.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.34 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.6 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 66.1 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.62 g |
| Glucose M | 1.4 g |
| Fructose M | 0.91 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.93 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.028 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.57 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.33 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.037 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.34 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.028 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.006 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.016 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.57 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.016 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (12)
| Beta-carotene M | 255 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 3,677 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 245 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 52 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.14 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.06 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.39 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.16 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 7.3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 4 g |
| Energy C | 1,518 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 469 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
Other forms of Spanish rice mix
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish rice mix, dry mix, prepared (with canola/vegetable oil blend or diced tomatoes and margarine) Dried or dry | 125 | 3.3 g | 22.7 g | 2.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice mix, cheese flavor, dry mix, unprepared Dried or dry | 362 | 8.8 g | 73.9 g | 3.5 g |
| Yellow rice with seasoning, dry packet mix, unprepared Dried or dry | 343 | 7 g | 74.7 g | 1.8 g |
| Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked Dried or dry | 379 | 13.9 g | 70.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Rice and vermicelli mix, beef flavor, unprepared Raw | 359 | 10.8 g | 76 g | 1.3 g |
| Pasta mix, classic cheeseburger macaroni, unprepared Raw | 349 | 11.6 g | 71.5 g | 1.9 g |
| Pasta mix, classic beef, unprepared Raw | 354 | 12.3 g | 72.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared Raw | 359 | 10.4 g | 76.3 g | 1.4 g |
| RICE-A-RONI, chicken flavor, unprepared Raw | 356 | 10.6 g | 76.1 g | 1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry spanish rice mix?
100 g of dried or dry spanish rice mix has 363 kcal. 1 tbsp (8.8 g): about 32 kcal. 0.33 cup (56 g): about 203 kcal. 0.5 cup (70 g): about 254 kcal.
Is dried or dry spanish rice mix high in protein?
Dried or dry spanish rice mix contains 10.6 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.93 g in 1 tbsp (8.8 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals, entrees, and side dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.5 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry spanish rice mix?
Dried or dry spanish rice mix has 76.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.1 g of fiber and 3.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry spanish rice mix?
Dried or dry spanish rice mix contains 1.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.4 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry spanish rice mix contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (69% DV), selenium (60% DV), Niacin (B3) (45% DV), Folate (B9) (41% DV) and manganese (34% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry spanish rice mix?
100 g contains 1,085 mg of sodium, 47% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 168959. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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