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Hibachi Fried Rice, 20 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Hibachi Fried Rice, 20 OZ

GRAIN TRUST
Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
3g
Protein
3g
Sugars
300mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this 20 oz hibachi fried rice in the freezer or prepared-foods section as a quick grab-and-heat dinner or side for busy weeknights and takeout cravings. It delivers a comforting, slightly nostalgic takeout vibe — convenient and practical — and the par-cooked rice, added oils, sauces and an emulsifier suggest industrial processing aimed at consistent texture and shelf/stability, typical of ultraprocessed offerings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 4
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
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

WHITE, RICE, (WATER, AND, RICE), CARROTS, ONIONS, GREEN, PEAS, GREEN, ONION, RED, BELL, PEPPER, TAMARI, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, SALT,, SUGAR), RICE, BRAN, OIL, SESAME, OIL, ONION, POWDER, SUGAR, GARLIC, POWDER, RICE, WINE, VINEGAR, BLACK, PEPPER, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • rice bran oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sesame oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready-to-heat, industrially formulated product contains several processed ingredients (tamari/soy sauce, added oils, sugar) and an additive/emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), indicating ultraprocessing and consistent with a NOVA 4 classification.

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Common Questions about Hibachi Fried Rice, 20 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This fried rice packs in some veggies like carrots and peas, and with 200 calories per cup, it’s a decent option for a quick meal. Just keep in mind it's not a superfood, but hey, it can definitely be part of a balanced diet!

Perfect For

meal-prep-sunday
back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

convenientcomfortingnostalgicpractical
$6.59
per package