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Ingredients
Rice-A-Roni Chicken Flavor Rice, Vermicelli, Chicken Broth and Herbs
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2470557, data date 2023-02-16, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (56 g, 2.0 ONZ) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 339 kcal | 190 kcal |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1304 mg | 730 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 73.2 g | 41 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 1 g |
| Total sugars | 1.8 g | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 1.8 g | 1 g |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 5 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 71.4 g | 40 g |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose these rice & grains
The recorded ingredient label lists 22 ingredients, led by rice, wheat flour and salt. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (sugar), natural flavors and MSG. For these rice & grains, the comparison that matters most is dry or prepared: compare dry grains separately from seasoned, ready-to-heat pouches.
- Worth checkingLong ingredient list: 22 ingredients, so read the full statement.
- Worth checkingLists MSG (monosodium glutamate).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: sugar (first appears at position 4 of 22).
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
- Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention wheat and soy. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.
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- You avoid MSG: the recorded label lists monosodium glutamate.
- You are limiting added sugars: it lists sugar.
- You want every flavoring ingredient disclosed: natural flavors are not itemized.
- You avoid wheat and soy: the label mentions them.
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References
- Rice-A-Roni Chicken Flavor Rice, Vermicelli, Chicken Broth and Herbs: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2470557) USDA FoodData Central
- Reducing the risk from arsenic in rice Consumer Reports
- Arsenic in food and dietary supplements U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Whole grains Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
These notes summarize the linked ingredient record and public references. Records may come from manufacturer pages or USDA FoodData Central brand-submitted labels. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rice-A-Roni Chicken Flavor Rice, Vermicelli, Chicken Broth and Herbs contain seed oils?
No listed matches for seed oils were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
Does Rice-A-Roni Chicken Flavor Rice, Vermicelli, Chicken Broth and Herbs contain artificial dyes or MSG?
The recorded ingredient statement lists artificial dyes or MSG. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Rice-A-Roni Chicken Flavor Rice, Vermicelli, Chicken Broth and Herbs?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: RICE, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, ONIONS*, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, PARSLEY*, GARLIC*, CHICKEN BROTH, CHICKEN FAT, TURMERIC (COLOR), FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID, RIBOFLAVIN.
Is Rice-A-Roni Chicken Flavor Rice, Vermicelli, Chicken Broth and Herbs healthy?
Its recorded label lists MSG (1 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 63 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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