Mexican, Spanish rice
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 14% of daily folate, 5% of daily riboflavin and 5% of daily protein needed in pregnancy.
- Folate (DFE) 82 mcg
- Riboflavin 0.07 mg
- Protein 3.28 g
- Zinc 0.48 mg
- Iron 1.15 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.08 mg
- Potassium 116 mg
- Vitamin B-12 0.08 mcg
- Choline 9.1 mg
- Calcium 20 mg
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 20 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 9.1 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 82 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 1.15 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 116 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 3.28 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.08 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.08 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 0.48 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
Safe with precautionsRestaurant Spanish rice is safe with precautions during pregnancy if served fresh and piping hot. It delivers dietary carbohydrates and enriched folate, but cooked rice can harbor Bacillus cereus if allowed to cool slowly. Avoid rice dishes held on warmers at ambiguous temperatures and request freshly made servings. Pair with black beans and grilled chicken for balanced macronutrients.
Sources: CDC Food Safety · FDA Safe Eats
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Mexican, Spanish rice provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.