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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 typically find this 20 oz Hibachi Fried Rice in the frozen or prepared foods aisle as a grab-and-heat side or quick weeknight meal. It gives a comforting, takeout-style vibe — practical and nostalgic — while the uniform texture and added oils, sugars, soy sauce and sunflower lecithin reveal industrial cooking and ready-to-eat processing typical of ultra-processed items.

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?

A ready-to-heat commercial product made from refined white rice with added oils, sugar, soy-based sauces and an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin); these industrial formulations and processing steps align with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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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

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Vibe:

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$6.59
per package