Yellow Rice
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Yellow Rice by Mahatma scores 8/10 for Weight Loss based on very low calorie density.
Yellow Rice by Mahatma provides 100 calories, 4.7g protein, 7.1g fat, and 51.8g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 4.7g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Weight Loss, Brain Health, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Very low calorie density at just 100 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for volume eating.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 1.2g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (882mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
Deep Analysis
Yellow Rice by Mahatma is a lower-calorie option in the rice category at 100 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 350.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 100 kcal per 100g (category avg: 350)
- •Protein: 4.7g per 100g (category avg: 6.4g)
- •Sugars: 1.2g per 100g (category avg: 1.3g)
- •Fiber: 1.2g per 100g (category avg: 2.3g)
- •Saturated fat: 1.2g per 100g
- •Sodium: 882mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing calorie intake or on a weight loss plan, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 882mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1765mg — roughly 77% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Yellow Rice doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the rice category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Enriched long grain rice [rice, niacin, iron (ferric orthophosphate), thiamin (thiamin mononitrate), folic acid], saffron yellow seasoning [salt, sugar, dehydrated onion, monosodium glutamate, turmeric, garlic, corn starch, spices, safflower, saffron, silicon dioxide (prevent caking)].