Calories in Spanish rice with ground beef
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Spanish rice with ground beef contains 163 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (230 g) provides about 375 kcal.
Roughly 39% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from carbohydrates and 24% 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 34% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 19% of the Daily Value for zinc and 18% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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 | 163 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.9 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.3 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 28 mg | 9% |
| Sodium C | 346 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.8 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 1.2 g | |
| Protein C | 9.7 g | 19% |
| Vitamin A C | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C C | 8.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.22 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.6 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 43 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.82 µg | 34% |
| Choline C | 28.2 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 23 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 87 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 181 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper C | 0.081 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 9.8 µg | 18% |
% 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 39%
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
- Protein9.7 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 2.6 g)
- Fiber0.8 gin the lowest quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 1.1 g)
- Sugars1.2 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 0.82 g)
- Fat6.9 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 2.5 g)
- Saturated fat2.3 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 0.44 g)
- Sodium346 mgin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 198 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.76 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 | 0.66 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 | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.68 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 85 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 501 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 53 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 6 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 67.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 21 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paella, NFS | 169 | 9.5 g | 15.8 g | 7.2 g |
| Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce | 160 | 8.8 g | 15.1 g | 7.3 g |
| Ham or pork, noodles and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; cheese sauce | 155 | 9.2 g | 15.3 g | 6.4 g |
| Tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce | 168 | 10.1 g | 15.4 g | 7.3 g |
| Ravioli, meat-filled, with tomato sauce or meat sauce | 148 | 8.7 g | 14.5 g | 6.3 g |
| Chicken or turkey, noodles, and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; cheese sauce | 149 | 8.9 g | 15.3 g | 6 g |
| Chicken or turkey, noodles, and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; cheese sauce | 145 | 8.9 g | 14.2 g | 6 g |
| Tuna noodle casserole with vegetables, cream or white sauce | 149 | 9 g | 14.2 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 spanish rice with ground beef?
100 g of spanish rice with ground beef has 163 kcal. 1 cup (230 g): about 375 kcal.
How much protein is in spanish rice with ground beef?
Spanish rice with ground beef contains 9.7 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22.3 g in 1 cup (230 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other rice mixed dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.6 g).
How many carbs are in spanish rice with ground beef?
Spanish rice with ground beef has 14.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 1.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in spanish rice with ground beef?
Spanish rice with ground beef contains 6.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.3 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does spanish rice with ground beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (34% DV), zinc (19% DV), Thiamin (B1) (18% DV), selenium (18% DV) and Niacin (B3) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spanish rice with ground beef?
100 g contains 346 mg of sodium, 15% 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 2709088. 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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