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Microwave Basmati Rice
Product Insights
Microwave Basmati Rice is a ready‑to‑heat 250 g packet of cooked basmati rice (99 %) combined with a small amount of vegetable oil (sunflower and rapeseed oil). It belongs to the PNNS groups “Cereals and potatoes” and “Cereals”, carries a Nutri‑Score of B, and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed food rather than an ultra‑processed one. Nutritionally, the product is very low in sugars, salt and saturated fat and provides modest protein (≈3 g per 100 g) and fiber, but its high carbohydrate content and the presence of added oil mean it is not a low‑calorie option.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for its category, this microwave rice contains dramatically less sugar (0.1 g vs 9 g), salt (0 g vs 2.96 g) and saturated fat, but also provides far less protein (3.1 g vs 9.8 g) and fiber (1.4 g vs 5 g).
Ingredients
99% cooked basmati rice (water, basmati rice), vegetable oil (sunflower oil or rapeseed oil),
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