Calories in Spanish rice, fat added
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Spanish rice, fat added contains 115 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (243 g) provides about 279 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 21% from fat and 10% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for rice mixed dishes on FoodFactly (119 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 23% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 14% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
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 | 115 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.5 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 3 mg | 1% |
| Sodium C | 310 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.6 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 1.6 g | |
| Protein C | 2.9 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 11.2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.59 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.1 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.27 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.068 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 54 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.03 µg | 1% |
| Choline C | 6 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 41 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 123 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.076 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 4.6 µg | 8% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 69%
- Fat 21%
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
- Protein2.9 gabove the median for rice mixed dishes (median 2.6 g)
- Sugars1.6 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 0.82 g)
- Fat2.6 gabove the median for rice mixed dishes (median 2.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.5 gabove the median for rice mixed dishes (median 0.44 g)
- Sodium310 mgin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 198 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water73.8 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 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.82 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.72 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.35 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.99 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.084 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 115 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 665 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 72 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 9 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 73.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 28 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Spanish rice
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish rice, from restaurant | 185 | 3.3 g | 31.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Spanish rice, no added fat | 101 | 2.9 g | 19.9 g | 1 g |
| Spanish rice, NS as to fat | 115 | 2.9 g | 19.6 g | 2.6 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, brown, with soy-based sauce, NS as to fat | 114 | 2.1 g | 20.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Rice, brown, with soy-based sauce, fat added | 114 | 2.1 g | 20.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Rice, white, with vegetables, soy-based sauce, NS as to fat | 106 | 2.2 g | 19.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Rice, white, with vegetables, soy-based sauce, fat added | 106 | 2.2 g | 19.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Rice, white, with carrots, dark green vegetables, and tomatoes and/or tomato-based sauce, NS as to fat | 115 | 2.3 g | 20.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Rice, white, with vegetables and gravy, NS as to fat | 107 | 2.2 g | 18.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Rice, white, with vegetables and gravy, fat added | 107 | 2.2 g | 18.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Rice, white, with tomatoes and/or tomato-based sauce, NS as to fat | 107 | 2 g | 19.4 g | 2.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spanish rice?
100 g of spanish rice has 115 kcal. 1 cup (243 g): about 279 kcal.
How much protein is in spanish rice?
Spanish rice contains 2.9 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in 1 cup (243 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other rice mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 2.6 g).
How many carbs are in spanish rice?
Spanish rice has 19.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in spanish rice?
Spanish rice contains 2.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.5 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does spanish rice contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (23% DV), Folate (B9) (14% DV) and Vitamin C (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spanish rice?
100 g contains 310 mg of sodium, 13% 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 2709085. 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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