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365 by Whole Foods Market, Vegetable Fried Rice, 20 Ounce
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365 by Whole Foods Market, Vegetable Fried Rice, 20 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
3g
Protein
2g
Sugars
550mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d find this 20-ounce vegetable fried rice in the frozen or prepared foods section as a grab-and-heat side or quick meal — the kind of store-bought takeout substitute people pull out on busy weeknights. It feels practical and a little nostalgic for restaurant fried rice, but ingredients like corn maltodextrin, soy sauce powder and organic rice concentrate signal industrial formulation for uniform texture and longer shelf life, consistent with an ultra-processed product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium550mg24%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars2g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

SEASONED, RICE, (LONG, GRAIN, WHITE, RICE,, CORN, MALTODEXTRIN,, SOY, SAUCE, POWDER, [SOY, SAUCE, {FERMENTED, SOYBEANS,, SALT,, SUGAR},, CORN, MALTODEXTRIN],, SEA, SALT,, CANE, SUGAR,, TOASTED, SESAME, SEED, OIL,, EXPELLER, PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL,, ORGANIC, RICE, CONCENTRATE, [TO, PREVENT, CAKING],, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SOYBEAN, OIL), YELLOW, ONIONS, CARROTS, CORN, RED, BELL, PEPPERS, GREEN, PEAS, GREEN, ONIONS..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The recipe includes industrial additives and powdered formulations (corn maltodextrin, soy sauce powder, rice concentrate) and is designed for convenience, flavor standardization, and shelf stability, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Vegetable Fried Rice, 20 Ounce

The Vegetable Fried Rice can be a convenient option for a quick meal, especially when you're short on time. With 140 calories per serving and low sugar content, it’s a decent choice for a busy weeknight. However, it's not particularly high in protein or fiber, so pairing it with a protein source or a side salad could make for a more balanced meal.

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