Is Jamaican Rice and Peas healthy?

Yes, it is a good source of carbohydrates and protein, and is relatively low in fat.

What is traditionally used in Jamaican Rice and Peas?

Traditionally, it includes rice, kidney beans, coconut milk, scallions, and thyme.

Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a fully vegan dish.

Grains

A savory Caribbean dish made with rice, kidney beans, and coconut milk, often seasoned with scallions and thyme.

Per 100 g

130 kcal

1 cup cooked

195 kcal

(150 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
3 g / 100g	28 g / 100g	1.5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 9% · Carbs 81% · Fat 10%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup cooked (150 g, 195 kcal) is 10% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup cooked takes about 48 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Jamaican Rice and Peas is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Jamaican Rice and Peas	130	3 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

7/10

Rich in fiber, this dish can help keep you full while being low in saturated fat.

Is Jamaican Rice and Peas healthy?: Yes, it is a good source of carbohydrates and protein, and is relatively low in fat.
What is traditionally used in Jamaican Rice and Peas?: Traditionally, it includes rice, kidney beans, coconut milk, scallions, and thyme.
How can I make this dish vegan?: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a fully vegan dish.

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