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Processing Score
8.1Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good

The processing score reflects 25 ingredients, including MSG and enriched flour or grain. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium
La Preferida Spanish Rice Boxed Dinners & Sides
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
071524104123
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size59 g
Amount per serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 650mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate 45g
16%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 340mg
7%

* 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

17 listed · 1 flagged for review

PRECOOKED LONG GRAIN RICE (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN, AND FOLIC ACID), DEHYDRATED ONION, SALT, DEHYDRATED TOMATO, CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DEHYDRATED GREEN BELL PEPPERS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PAPRIKA, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPER, SPICES, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), SPICES, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPERS, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE (TO PREVENT CAKING).

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What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Spanish 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.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Monosodium Glutamate.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil, Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium Chloride.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide (To Prevent Caking).

Common in powdered processed foods.

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