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Blood Sugar Impact of Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice

Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice
100

Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice has a BSI score of 100.0, indicating very substantial blood sugar impact. Contains 57.6g carbs, 2.1g sugar, 1.6g fiber, 4.8g protein per serving. Likely to cause rapid, significant blood sugar elevation. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 73.0g serving

Old el paso cheesy mexican rice contains 57.6g of carbs, 2.1g of sugar, 4.8g of protein, 1.0g of fat, and 1.6g of fiber per 73.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 57.6g
Sugars 2.1g
Fiber 1.6g
Protein 4.8g
Fat 1.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
100

Old el paso cheesy mexican rice contains 78.9g of carbs, 2.9g of sugar, and 2.1g of fiber per 73.0 GRMg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 73.0 GRMg

Calories 258

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 1%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.1mg 0%
Sodium 596.6mg 26%
Total Carbohydrates 57.6g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%
Total Sugars 2.1g

* 53.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.8g 10%
Calcium 94.2mg 7%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Potassium 192.8mg 4%

* 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:

ENRICHED PARBOILED RICE (RICE, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, CORN STARCH, ONION*. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, TOMATO, * RICOTTA CHEESE* (WHEY, MILKFAT, LACTIC ACID, SALT), CHILI PEPPER, GREEN PEPPER*, RED PEPPER*, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), YEAST EXTRACT, CHICKEN BROTH*, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE, SPICE, RICE FLOUR. *DRIED

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Vitamins & Minerals

Minerals

Calcium 13% DV
Iron 16% DV
Potassium 8% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Type Found In This Product
🍋 Acidifier
LACTIC ACID
🫧 Fat
OIL*
Filler
MALTODEXTRIN STARCH*
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
WHEY
🌿 Natural
SALT
🧪 Preservative
LACTIC ACID
🏭 Processed
MALTODEXTRIN
💪 Protein
WHEY
🧫 Protein Isolate
WHEY
🥖 Refined Carb
MALTODEXTRIN FLOUR*
💦 Refined Fat
OIL*
🧂 Seasoning
SALT
* Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate ingredients that were detected as containing this ingredient rather than being an exact match.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Blood Sugar Impact Tags

Ingredient Tags

🍋 Acidifier
🫧 Fat
Filler
Filler
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
🌿 Natural
🧪 Preservative
🏭 Processed
💪 Protein
🧫 Protein Isolate
🥖 Refined Carb
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand General Mills Sales Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2718235

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