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Is Near East Chicken Rice Pilaf Mix healthy?

Chicken Rice Pilaf Mix

Prepared Meals · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

52/100

Food Integrity Score

74/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Near East chicken rice pilaf mix is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 52 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100. Refined rice and wheat base with added sugar and sodium; limited whole-food content and modest protein per serving. Strengths include some vegetables and herbs (bell pepper, onion, parsley) and modest protein per serving, while main considerations include refined rice and wheat flour base with low fiber, added sugar and high sodium per serving, and flavor and color additives.

Longevity Score 52/100Food Integrity Score 74/100

What helped the score?

  • Contains some vegetables and herbs (bell pepper, onion, parsley)
  • Modest protein per serving

What held the score back?

  • Refined rice and wheat flour base with low fiber
  • Added sugar and high sodium per serving
  • Contains flavor and color additives

Ingredients

Ingredient list

RICE, WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, RED BELL PEPPER*, SUGAR, ONIONS, PARSLEY*, NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC, SOY SAUCE (SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), TURMERIC (COLOR).

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 56 g (about 1/4 cup dry rice & 2 tsp seasoning mix)

  • Calories19010% DV
  • Protein5g10% DV
  • Total Carbs43g16% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat0.5g1% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Near East Chicken Rice Pilaf Mix
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Flavored Rice Dishes)
GTIN / UPC
00072251001259
Serving size
56 g (about 1/4 cup dry rice & 2 tsp seasoning mix)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher net carbs (42g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sodium (720.2mg)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (Sugar)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (43g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Workout Recovery

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Recovery carbs (43g)

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  • Strength & Protein Focus

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (5g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Near East Chicken Rice Pilaf Mix highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Near East Chicken Rice Pilaf Mix shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Near East Chicken Rice Pilaf Mix: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains some vegetables and herbs (bell pepper, onion, parsley); Modest protein per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined rice and wheat flour base with low fiber; Added sugar and high sodium per serving; Contains flavor and color additives.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same prepared meals differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Prepared Meals, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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