Is mexican rice keto?
Mexican rice
Rice toasted in oil and simmered with tomato and broth — about 35 g net carbs per cup, and it comes with nearly every Tex-Mex plate. Ask for extra fajita vegetables or a side salad instead, or make it with cauliflower rice.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup · 116 g- Net carbs
- 35g
- Calories
- 215kcal
- Protein
- 3.8g
- Fat
- 6.1g
- Total carbs
- 36 g
- Fiber
- 1.4 g
About 16.7 g of mexican rice adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 14% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 36 g | 31 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.4 g | 1.2 g |
| Net carbs | 35 g | 30 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 6.1 g | 5.3 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is mexican rice keto?
No — mexican rice is not keto-friendly. Rice toasted in oil and simmered with tomato and broth — about 35 g net carbs per cup, and it comes with nearly every Tex-Mex plate. Ask for extra fajita vegetables or a side salad instead, or make it with cauliflower rice.
How many net carbs are in mexican rice?
1 cup (116 g) of mexican rice has about 35 g net carbs (36 g total carbs minus 1.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 30 g net carbs.
How much mexican rice can I eat on keto?
About 16.7 g of mexican rice adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 14% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 174% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for mexican rice?
Try cauliflower, green bell pepper, salsa. See our full guide: keto substitutes for rice.
