Calories in ON THE BORDER, Mexican rice
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ON THE BORDER, Mexican rice contains 195 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (114 g) provides about 222 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 22% from fat and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for restaurant foods on FoodFactly (203 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 23% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 17% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 15% of the Daily Value for manganese.
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 | 195 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.9 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.89 g | 4% |
| Trans fat C | 0.025 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 677 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 34.2 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars M | 1.4 g | |
| Protein M | 3.6 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.59 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K M | 12.3 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.28 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.086 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.8 mg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.51 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) M | 52 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.09 µg | 4% |
| Choline ? | 9.1 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 39 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium M | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 74 mg | 6% |
| Potassium M | 131 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Copper M | 0.073 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.35 mg | 15% |
| Selenium M | 7.3 µg | 13% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 70%
- Fat 22%
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
- Protein3.6 gin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 8.6 g)
- Fiber1.1 gin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars1.4 gbelow the median for restaurant foods (median 1.9 g)
- Fat4.9 gin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 10.8 g)
- Saturated fat0.89 gin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium677 mgin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 430 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.3 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 28.9 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.68 g |
| Glucose M | 0.37 g |
| Fructose M | 0.33 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 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 | 0.23 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.002 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 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.55 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.29 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.013 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 | 0.002 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.006 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.018 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.007 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 | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 2 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.018 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.007 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 | 37 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 208 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 100 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 2.8 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.91 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.14 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.2 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 55.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.2 g |
| Energy C | 814 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 61 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0.2 µg |
| Betaine M | 19.9 mg |
Other forms of ON THE BORDER
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce | 229 | 13.2 g | 19.3 g | 11.1 g |
| ON THE BORDER, refried beans | 144 | 7.3 g | 17.5 g | 5 g |
| ON THE BORDER, cheese quesadilla | 394 | 16.9 g | 24.3 g | 25.5 g |
| ON THE BORDER, cheese enchilada | 271 | 11.7 g | 16.2 g | 17.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish rice, from restaurant | 185 | 3.3 g | 31.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice | 185 | 3.3 g | 31.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, Arroz con grandules (rice and pigeonpeas) | 182 | 3.5 g | 30.8 g | 5 g |
| Fast foods, sundae, caramel | 196 | 4.7 g | 31.8 g | 6 g |
| Fast foods, sundae, hot fudge | 180 | 3.6 g | 30.2 g | 5.5 g |
| Fast foods, sundae, strawberry | 175 | 4.1 g | 29.2 g | 5.1 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) | 219 | 5.5 g | 37.1 g | 5.4 g |
| Fast foods, burrito, with beans | 206 | 6.5 g | 32.9 g | 6.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ON THE BORDER?
100 g of ON THE BORDER has 195 kcal. 1 cup (114 g): about 222 kcal.
How much protein is in ON THE BORDER?
ON THE BORDER contains 3.6 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.1 g in 1 cup (114 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other restaurant foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8.6 g).
How many carbs are in ON THE BORDER?
ON THE BORDER has 34.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in ON THE BORDER?
ON THE BORDER contains 4.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.89 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does ON THE BORDER contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (23% DV), Niacin (B3) (17% DV), manganese (15% DV), selenium (13% DV) and Folate (B9) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ON THE BORDER?
100 g contains 677 mg of sodium, 29% 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 169031. 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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