Tesco • 250 g
Microwave Pilau Rice
Product Insights
Microwave Pilau Rice is a ready‑to‑heat, plant‑based dish from Tesco that consists mainly of cooked long‑grain rice, water and a blend of spices, and is labelled both vegetarian and vegan. Per 100 g it provides 151 kcal, 2.3 g fat (0.2 g saturated), 0.6 g sugars, 0.33 g salt, 3.4 g protein and 2.2 g fiber, earning a Nutri‑Score of B while remaining low in sugar and saturated fat. However, it is classified in NOVA group 4 as an ultra‑processed product and contains the additive turmeric extract (E100) and a flavouring component, so the modest salt level and processed nature should be considered.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for similar rice‑based products (average 9 g sugar, 6.94 g fat, 0.33 g saturated fat, 2.96 g salt and 353 kcal), this Pilau rice contains considerably less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and energy per 100 g.
Ingredients
Cooked Long Grain Rice (89%) [Water, Long Grain Rice Onion (7%), Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Turmeric Extract, Cumin Seed, Flavouring, Black Pepper, Cinnamon.
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