Can I eat Rubio's Mexican Rice, large on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound?
Taking a GLP-1 medication does not by itself determine whether a specific food fits your individual plan. For a nutrition-based comparison, Rubio's Mexican Rice, large scores 38/100, placing it in the Caution comparison tier. The listed values per 8 are 270 calories, 6g protein, 53g total carbohydrates, 4g total fat, 2g sugar, and 630mg sodium.
A more favorable factor in this comparison is 270 calories in the listed serving. The main tradeoff is 52g net carbohydrates in the listed serving. Your portion, the rest of the meal, symptoms and clinician’s guidance still matter.
Source: Rubio’s official 2026 nutrition and allergen guide · retrieved August 15, 2026 How the score works
Why It Scored 38
- 52g net carbohydrates in the listed serving
- 270 calories in the listed serving
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Comparable SIDES choices at Rubio's
Rubio's Citrus Rice, large
5g protein · 53g net carbs · 270 cal
Rubio's Guacamole & Chips, large
10g protein · 94g net carbs · 720 cal
Rubio's Side Fries
8g protein · 60g net carbs · 620 cal
Rubio's Tortilla Chips, large
7g protein · 91g net carbs · 460 cal
Rubio's Tortilla Chips, regular
3g protein · 41g net carbs · 210 cal
Rubio's Citrus Rice, regular
3g protein · 35g net carbs · 180 cal
About the GLP-1 Score
GLP Food Score compares foods from 0–100 using protein, net carbohydrates, total fat, fiber, total sugar and calories. The published weights and anchors are editorial design choices, not a clinically validated prediction. Learn more about our scoring →
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 270 |
|---|---|
| Total fat | 4g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5g |
| Trans fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 630mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 53g |
| Dietary fiber | 1g |
| Total sugars | 2g |
| Net carbs | 52g |
| Protein | 6g |
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