Butter & Garlic Flavored Ready Rice
Processing Score
10.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 32 ingredients, including corn syrup, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
054800085477
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size250 g
Amount per serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 500mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate 44g
16%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
Potassium 120mg
3%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
26 listed · 9 flagged for reviewWATER, PARBOILED LONG GRAIN RICE; LESS THAN 2% OF: CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, COCONUT OIL, YEAST EXTRACT, AUTOLYZED YEAST, CORN SYRUP*, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER OIL, WHOLE MILK*, GUAR GUM, GUM ARABIC, TURMERIC, ENRICHMENT (CALCIUM CARBONATE, IRON PHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, WHEY*, TURMERIC EXTRACT, ANNATTO EXTRACT, MILK FAT, SKIM MILK*, BUTTER OIL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Butter & Garlic Flavored Ready Rice scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup*): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Gum Arabic, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Prepared Entrees, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 6,999 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Butter & Garlic Flavored Ready Rice's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Parboiled Long Grain Rice; Less Than 2% Of: Canola Oil, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract, Autolyzed Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Enrichment (Calcium Carbonate, Iron Phosphate, Niacinamide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Butter vs Margarine comparison.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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