TESCO • 250 g
PILAU RICE
Product Insights
PILAU RICE is a ready‑made, vegan pilau rice sold by Tesco, consisting mainly of cooked basmati rice, water, onion and a blend of seasonings. It belongs to the "Cereals and potatoes" group and per 100 g provides 152 kcal, 1.5 g fat, 0.8 g fiber, 30.4 g carbohydrates and 3.44 g protein, with a low sugar content of 0.48 g but a moderate salt level of 0.62 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of C. The product is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to added oils, salt and a turmeric extract (E100), which may be a drawback despite its convenience.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for cereal‑based foods (average per 100 g: 9 g sugars, 6.9 g fat, 2.96 g salt), this pilau rice contains only 0.48 g sugars, 1.5 g fat and 0.62 g salt, making it markedly lower in those nutrients while delivering similar carbohydrate levels.
Ingredients
Cooked Basmati Rice (89%) [Water, Basmati Rice], Onion (7%), Sunflower Oil and/or Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Turmeric Extract, Cumin Seeds, Flavouring, Black Pepper, Cinnamon.
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