Chicken Rice

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Common questions

Is Chicken Rice healthy?

Chicken Rice scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is a processed food with enriched rice and vermicelli, which increases its processing level.

How processed is Chicken Rice?

Chicken Rice is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Chicken Rice's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Niacin, Riboflavin count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Chicken Rice

H-E-B
73 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by H-E-B
Category Rice
Summary

This product is a processed food with enriched rice and vermicelli, which increases its processing level. While it contains added nutrients like niacin and iron, the presence of salt contributes to high sodium content, which can be a concern for cardiovascular health. The ingredient list is relatively short, but the processing level limits its score potential.

Key ingredients 8

Niacin
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Riboflavin
Good

Essential B vitamin — beneficial micronutrient.

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Enriched Long Grain Rice
Neutral

This ingredient is a common staple that provides carbohydrates and energy, with no significant health concerns.

Rice
Neutral

A basic carbohydrate source that is widely used in many dishes, offering energy without added risks.

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Iron
Neutral

A vital mineral included to prevent deficiencies and support blood health.

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Thiamine Mononitrate
Neutral

A form of vitamin B1 that helps convert food into energy, added for nutritional enrichment.

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Folic Acid
Neutral

An essential nutrient that aids in cell division and prevents deficiencies.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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