Sainsburys Basmati Rice
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Sainsbury's
Sainsburys Basmati Rice contains 142 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 125 g (125 g) provides about 178 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9% from protein and 8% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 351 kcal per 100 g across 938 products.
100 g provides 10,227,273% of the Daily Value for selenium, 1,395,000% of the Daily Value for iodine and 187,500% of the Daily Value for copper.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 142 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.24 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 29.5 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.88 g | 3% |
| Total sugars L | 0.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 3 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 1,496 mg | 115% |
| Iron L | 3,263 mg | 18,125% |
| Magnesium L | 3,544 mg | 844% |
| Phosphorus L | 9,000 mg | 720% |
| Potassium L | 1,901 mg | 40% |
| Zinc L | 9,900 mg | 90,000% |
| Copper L | 1,688 mg | 187,500% |
| Manganese L | 1,350 mg | 58,696% |
| Selenium L | 5,625,000 µg | 10,227,273% |
| Iodine L | 2,092,500 µg | 1,395,000% |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 84%
- Fat 8%
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 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 7.8 g)
- Fiber0.88 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 1 g)
- Sugars0.4 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 0.2 g)
- Fat1.2 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 1 g)
- Saturated fat0.24 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 0.2 g)
- Sodium72 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water12.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 12.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 01793697
- Quantity
- 250g
- Label serving
- 1 portion (125 g)
- Category
- Basmati rices
- Packaging
- en:mixed-plastic-packet
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Cooked Parboiled Basmati Rice (98%), Vegetable Oil (Sunflower Oil, Rapeseed Oil), Salt.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: RiceSaltSunflower 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 Sainsburys Basmati Rice?
100 g of Sainsburys Basmati Rice has 142 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 125 g (125 g): about 178 kcal.
How much protein is in Sainsburys Basmati Rice?
Sainsburys Basmati Rice contains 3 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.8 g in serving, 1 portion, 125 g (125 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7.8 g).
How many carbs are in Sainsburys Basmati Rice?
Sainsburys Basmati Rice has 29.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.88 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Sainsburys Basmati Rice?
Sainsburys Basmati Rice contains 1.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.24 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Sainsburys Basmati Rice contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (10,227,273% DV), iodine (1,395,000% DV), copper (187,500% DV), zinc (90,000% DV) and manganese (58,696% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Sainsburys Basmati Rice?
100 g contains 72 mg of sodium, 3% 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 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 01793697. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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