1 cup (~150 g) has about 250 calories.
Why estimates miss: Mexican Rice is a multi-ingredient dish. The rice is toasted in oil first, so it has more fat than plain steamed rice. Generic calorie apps undercount the hidden oil, sauce and portion — CalDesk AI's photo estimate is tuned to catch exactly this.
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
About 6% of the calories come from protein, 72% from carbs and 22% from fat. That works out to about 167 calories per 100 g.
Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (~150 g) | 250 kcal | 4 g | 45 g | 6 g |
| 100 g | 167 kcal | 2.7 g | 30 g | 4 g |
| 200 g | 333 kcal | 5.3 g | 60 g | 8 g |
| Half serving | 125 kcal | 2 g | 22.5 g | 3 g |
Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.
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