Pilau rice

Packaged product Grains and Pasta Sainsbury's

Pilau rice contains 162 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 125 g (125 g) provides about 202 kcal.

Roughly 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (157 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 103% of the Daily Value for manganese, 26% of the Daily Value for copper and 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Pilau rice by Sainsbury's, product photo
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162kcal per 100 g
3.3 gprotein
33.6 gcarbohydrates
1.1 gfat
202kcal in serving, 125 g (125 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 162 kcal
Total fat L 1.1 g 1%
Saturated fat L 0.08 g 0.4%
Cholesterol L 0.001 mg 0%
Sodium L 173 mg 8%
Total carbohydrates L 33.6 g 12%
Dietary fiber L 1.9 g 7%
Total sugars L 0.64 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 3.3 g 7%
Vitamin A L 0.021 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0.077 mg0.1%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Vitamin E L 0.049 mg0.3%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.025 mg2%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.003 mg0.3%
Niacin (B3) L 0.056 mg0.3%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.013 mg0.3%
Vitamin B6 L 0.41 mg24%
Folate (B9) L 1.6 µg0.4%
Vitamin B12 L 0.001 µg0%
Calcium L 100 mg8%
Iron L 1.1 mg6%
Magnesium L 31.1 mg7%
Phosphorus L 158 mg13%
Potassium L 165 mg4%
Zinc L 1.3 mg12%
Copper L 0.23 mg26%
Manganese L 2.4 mg103%
Selenium L 0.048 µg0.1%
Iodine L 0.093 µg0.1%

% 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: 8%Carbohydrates: 85%Fat: 6%162kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 8%
  • Carbohydrates 85%
  • Fat 6%

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

Manganese103%Copper26%Vitamin B624%Phosphorus13%Zinc12%Calcium8%Magnesium7%Iron6%Potassium4%Thiamin (B1)2%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein3.3 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 3.3 g)
  • Fiber1.9 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 1.6 g)
  • Sugars0.64 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 0.85 g)
  • Fat1.1 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.5 g)
  • Saturated fat0.08 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.4 g)
  • Sodium173 mgabove the median for grains and pasta (median 162 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water11.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L68.5 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L1.8 µg
Other components (2)
Water L11.4 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Sainsbury's
Barcode
01793673
Quantity
250g
Label serving
125 g
Category
Microwave Rice
Nutri-Score
B as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Cooked Parboiled Long Grain Rice (95%), Vegetable Oil (Sunflower Oil, Rapeseed Oil), Natural Flavouring, Onion, Cumin Seeds (0.2%), Yeast Powder, Fennel Seeds (0.2%), Turmeric Powder, Onion Powder, Cardamom, Fennel Powder, Clove Powder, Colour: Curcumin; Cinnamon Powder.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: RiceOnionYeastCinnamonSunflower oilRapeseed (canola) oil

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pilau rice?

100 g of Pilau rice has 162 kcal. Serving, 125 g (125 g): about 202 kcal.

How much protein is in Pilau rice?

Pilau rice contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.1 g in serving, 125 g (125 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is below the median (median 3.3 g).

How many carbs are in Pilau rice?

Pilau rice has 33.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.9 g of fiber and 0.64 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Pilau rice?

Pilau rice contains 1.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.08 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Pilau rice contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (103% DV), copper (26% DV), Vitamin B6 (24% DV), phosphorus (13% DV) and zinc (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Pilau rice?

100 g contains 173 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 01793673. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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