Prepared and Processed / Cooked Meals from Fresh Ingredients
garlic fried rice
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| 6 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 179g |
| Calories | 307kcal / 2530kcal (12%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 3.94 g/ 71g (5%) | ||||||||
Total Fat | 10.35 g/ 42g (24%) | ||||||||
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Total Carbs | 49.57 g/ 348g (14%) | ||||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.83 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 0.58 mg/ 70mg (0.83%) |
Vit B6 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B9 | 0 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (0%) |
Vit B12 | 0 mcg/ 2mcg (0%) |
Vit E | 1.73 mg AT/ 10mg AT (17%) |
Vit B | 0 mcg/ 5mcg (0%) |
Vit K | 7.13 mcg/ 61mcg (11%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 20.35 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 67.68 mg/ 700mg (9%) |
Iron | 1.06 mg/ 12mg (8%) |
Sodium | 328.13 mg/ 1500mg (21%) |
Copper | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Magnesium | 0 mg/ 240mg (0%) |
Potassium | 0.02 mg/ 2000mg (0%) |
Selenium | 0 µg/ 38µg (0%) |
Zinc | 0 mg/ 7mg (0%) |
Manganese | 0 mg/ 2mg (0%) |
Recipe Ingredients
| Rice, well-milled, boiled (960g) carb |
| Garlic bulb (50g) flavor |
| Canola oil (60g) fat |
| Salt, table, iodized (5g) seasoning |
What is this food?
Garlic fried rice is a rice-based dish cooked with garlic (and usually oil, soy sauce, and sometimes egg or meat/seafood). Because it’s fried, it tends to be higher in oil and sodium compared with plain steamed rice.
Why it matters to health
This dish gives you energy from carbohydrates (about 49.6g per ~179g serving), which helps fuel your day and supports your 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks routine. It also has a small amount of fiber (about 0.8g) and a little sugar. On the health side, the garlic can add flavor without needing extra salt. On the caution side, this serving has about 10.4g total fat (with ~0.75g saturated fat) and around 328mg sodium—so it’s best to keep portions and frequency in check, especially if you’re watching salt or saturated fat.
Healthier tips
- Keep the portion to about 1 cup cooked rice equivalent (or less) per meal, especially if you also have other carb-heavy foods.
- Ask for “less oil” or use a lighter cooking method when possible; add more garlic and veggies for flavor.
- Boost fiber and micronutrients by mixing in vegetables (e.g., carrots, peas, cabbage) and adding egg or lean protein.
- Choose lower-sodium soy sauce or go easy on extra seasoning; taste first before adding more.
- Pair with a side of non-starchy veggies or a soup to balance the meal.
Common Filipino dishes
Garlic fried rice, Sinangag, Arroz caldo, Fried rice (chicken/egg), Champorado
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