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Near East nutrition facts

USDA's branded food database lists 53 Near East products from The Quaker Oats Co/golden Grain in 8 categories; the most are grain based products / meals (19). Of the 53 with a measured place in their category, 42 have less sugar per 100 g than the category's median and 6 less sodium. Below, the brand's median per 100 g beside each category's median, then each product's place in its category.

Near East against each category

CategoryProductsSugars, brand / allSodium, brand / allProtein, brand / all
Grain Based Products / Meals191.8 g vs 3.4 g1,067 vs 364 mg9.4 g vs 7.0 g
Pasta by Shape and Type131.8 g vs 2.6 g875 vs 0 mg12.5 g vs 12.5 g
Flavored Rice Dishes81.8 g vs 2.2 g1,143 vs 969 mg8.9 g vs 8.9 g

Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; medians computed by GetFoodFacts over the brand's products in each category with 5 or more of them.

Near East products and their place in each category

Per 100 g; in brackets, the share of the product's category with less
ProductCategoryCaloriesSugarsSodium
Heat & Eat Original Long Grain & Wild RiceEntrees, Sides and Small Meals1150.5 g (29%)195 mg (31%)
Heat & Eat Original Rice Pilaf MixEntrees, Sides and Small Meals1100.5 g (29%)190 mg (30%)
Chicken Rice Pilaf MixFlavored Rice Dishes3391.8 g (36%)1,286 mg (78%)
Mediterranean Medley Flavor Quinoa & Brown Rice BlendFlavored Rice Dishes3571.8 g (36%)589 mg (27%)
Original Rice Pilaf MixFlavored Rice Dishes3390 g (0%)1,375 mg (85%)
Roasted Chicken & Herb Flavor Rice PilafFlavored Rice Dishes3571.8 g (36%)929 mg (46%)
Roasted Vegetable & Chicken Flavor Long Grain & Wild Rice MixFlavored Rice Dishes3571.8 g (36%)1,250 mg (76%)
Spanish Rice Pilaf MixFlavored Rice Dishes3391.8 g (36%)1,304 mg (79%)
Toasted Almond Rice Pilaf MixFlavored Rice Dishes3751.8 g (36%)1,036 mg (57%)
Wild Mushroom & Herb Flavor Rice Pilaf MixFlavored Rice Dishes3571.8 g (36%)857 mg (42%)
Near East Falafel 6zGrain Based Products / Meals2948.8 g (88%)1,647 mg (96%)
Near East Herb 1.6lbGrain Based Products / Meals3391.8 g (27%)946 mg (73%)
Near East Rice Curry 6.25zGrain Based Products / Meals3390 g (0%)1,089 mg (77%)
Near East Couscous Tomato Lentil 6.1 Ounce Paper BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3373.2 g (45%)1,067 mg (76%)
Near East Garlic & Herb Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix 5.9 Ounce Paper BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3501.1 g (19%)1,090 mg (79%)
Near East Garlic & Herb Rice Pilaf Mix 6.3 Ounce Paper BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3530.8 g (10%)1,078 mg (77%)
Near East Original Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix 6 Ounce BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3390 g (0%)1,286 mg (87%)
Near East Original Rice Pilaf 6.09 Ounce Paper BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3480.4 g (5%)1,376 mg (93%)
Near East Pearled Cous Cous Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil 4.7 Ounce Paper BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3540.7 g (9%)966 mg (74%)
Near East Pearled Couscous Garlic & Herb 5 Ounce Paper BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3512.5 g (39%)841 mg (69%)
Near East Rice Pilaf Lentil 6.75 Ounce Paper BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3215.4 g (67%)1,161 mg (83%)
Near East Rice Pilaf Spanish Rice 6.75 Ounce Paper Box.Grain Based Products / Meals3431.4 g (24%)1,300 mg (88%)
Near East Roasted Chicken & Garlic Rice Pilaf 6.3 Ounce Paper BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3551.1 g (16%)922 mg (72%)
Near East Sesame Ginger Rice Mix 5.2 Ounce Paper BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3578.6 g (85%)657 mg (65%)
Near East Whole Grain Blends Brown Rice Pilaf 6.17 Ounce Paper BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3421.5 g (26%)1,089 mg (77%)
Near East Whole Grain Blends Chicken & Herb Rice 5.7 Ounce Paper BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3342.8 g (41%)1,004 mg (75%)
Near East Whole Grain Blends Roasted Pecan & Garlic Brown Rice 5.4 Ounce Paper BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3722.5 g (38%)863 mg (70%)
Near East Whole Grain Original Wheat Couscous 7.6 Ounce Paper BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3331.9 g (29%)0 mg (0%)
NearEast Whole Grain Blends Roasted Garlic 5.1 Ounce Paper BoxGrain Based Products / Meals3211.8 g (27%)911 mg (71%)
Original Quinoa & Brown Rice BlendOther Grains and Seeds3570 g (0%)0 mg (0%)
Wheat Pilaf a Blend of Whole Grain Bulgur Wheat with Toasted Orzo PastaOther Grains and Seeds3043.6 g (81%)1,143 mg (99%)
Zesty Lemon a Blend of Quinoa & Brown RiceOther Grains and Seeds3571.4 g (64%)543 mg (94%)
Zesty Lemon Flavor Quinoa & Brown Rice BlendOther Grains and Seeds3571.8 g (65%)536 mg (94%)
Broccoli & Cheese Flavor Couscous MixPasta by Shape and Type3571.8 g (30%)1,214 mg (100%)
Garlic and Olive Oil Whole Wheat Couscous BlendPasta by Shape and Type3573.6 g (54%)893 mg (99%)
Herbed Chicken Flavor Couscous MixPasta by Shape and Type3571.8 g (30%)911 mg (99%)
Mediterranean Curry Couscous MixPasta by Shape and Type3571.8 g (30%)875 mg (99%)
Original Couscous MixPasta by Shape and Type3570 g (0%)0 mg (0%)
Original CouscousPasta by Shape and Type3391.8 g (30%)9 mg (61%)
Original Pearled Couscous MixPasta by Shape and Type3390 g (0%)0 mg (0%)
Original Pearled Couscous MixPasta by Shape and Type3571.8 g (30%)9 mg (61%)
Parmesan Couscous MixPasta by Shape and Type3573.6 g (54%)893 mg (99%)
Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil CouscousPasta by Shape and Type3571.8 g (30%)821 mg (99%)
Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil Flavor Couscous MixPasta by Shape and Type3570 g (0%)893 mg (99%)
Toasted Pine Nut Couscous MixPasta by Shape and Type3751.8 g (30%)804 mg (99%)
Wild Mushroom & Herb Flavor Rice Pilaf MixPasta by Shape and Type3570 g (0%)1,036 mg (100%)
Spicy Tomato Pasta Angel Hair with Delicate Sauce MixPasta Dinners3393.6 g (28%)946 mg (72%)
Near East Pasta Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil 7 Ounce Paper BoxPasta/Noodles3502.1 g (44%)649 mg (93%)
Near East Quinoa Blend Rosemary & Olive Oil 4.9 Ounce Paper BoxPasta/Noodles3531.0 g (10%)573 mg (93%)
Near East Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa Blend 4.9 Ounce BoxPasta/Noodles3861.4 g (18%)571 mg (92%)
Original Rice Pilaf MixPizza Mixes and Other Dry Dinners3390 g (0%)1,375 mg (90%)
Tabouleh Grain MixPizza Mixes and Other Dry Dinners3213.6 g (60%)964 mg (80%)
Tabouleh Mix Wheat SaladPizza Mixes and Other Dry Dinners2863.6 g (60%)964 mg (80%)

Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; the share of each product's category (one product per barcode) with less sugar or sodium per 100 g, computed by GetFoodFacts.

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Sources for this page
USDA FoodData Central
the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
FoodData Central documentation
what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
the thresholds for "low sodium", "sugar free", "high in". ecfr.gov
FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov