Calories in Spanish rice, from restaurant
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Spanish rice, from restaurant contains 185 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (243 g) provides about 450 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from fat and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in rice mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 132 foods.
100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 15% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 15% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 185 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.3 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 528 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 31.2 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 1.3 g | |
| Protein C | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 6 µg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 13 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.074 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.4 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.082 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 82 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.08 µg | 3% |
| Choline C | 9.1 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.2 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 57 mg | 5% |
| Potassium C | 116 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.48 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.065 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 7.4 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 67%
- Fat 26%
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
- Protein3.3 gabove the median for rice mixed dishes (median 2.6 g)
- Fiber1.2 gabove the median for rice mixed dishes (median 1.1 g)
- Sugars1.3 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 0.82 g)
- Fat5.3 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 2.5 g)
- Saturated fat1 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 0.44 g)
- Sodium528 mgin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 198 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.3 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 | 2.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.66 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.28 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 54 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 452 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 66 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 8 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 58.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 46 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 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, fat added | 115 | 2.9 g | 19.6 g | 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| ON THE BORDER, Mexican rice | 195 | 3.6 g | 34.2 g | 4.9 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 |
| Fast foods, sundae, caramel | 196 | 4.7 g | 31.8 g | 6 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with light mayonnaise | 159 | 4.3 g | 25.7 g | 4.2 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with light mayonnaise-type salad dressing | 159 | 4.3 g | 25.7 g | 4.2 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 185 kcal. 1 cup (243 g): about 450 kcal.
How much protein is in spanish rice?
Spanish rice contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8 g in 1 cup (243 g). About 7% 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 31.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in spanish rice?
Spanish rice contains 5.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% 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 Folate (B9) (21% DV), Thiamin (B1) (15% DV), Niacin (B3) (15% DV), selenium (13% DV) and Vitamin K (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spanish rice?
100 g contains 528 mg of sodium, 23% 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 2709084. 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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