Rice A Roni Chicken Flavored Rice Cup, 1.97 oz vs Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese Rice and Vermicelli Mix Cup
Both are single-serve Rice-A-Roni microwave cups, so the choice comes down to flavor and price. The Creamy Four Cheese cup is cheaper at $1.37 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026, versus $1.50 at Douglas Food Valu for the Chicken cup. Buy the Four Cheese for a richer, cheesier side and the lower price; buy the Chicken cup if you want the classic savory chicken flavor.
Today the Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese Rice and Vermicelli Mix Cup costs $0.13 less at its best price.
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Rice A Roni Chicken Flavored Rice Cup, 1.97 oz
$1.50at Douglas Food ValuObserved at 7:06 PM
Choose the Chicken Flavored Rice Cup if you want the familiar savory chicken pilaf taste and don't mind paying about 13 cents more.
Pros
- Classic chicken pilaf flavor
- Clear nutrition panel: 190 calories, 5 g protein per serving
- Allergens stated (soy, wheat)
- Widely stocked: 3 stores price it new
Cons
- Higher price than the Four Cheese cup
- 730 mg sodium per serving
- Smaller 1.97 oz cup
What separates them
| Rice A Roni Chicken Flavored Rice Cup, 1.97 oz | Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese Rice and Vermicelli Mix Cup | |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor | Chicken seasoned rice and pasta | Creamy four cheese (cheddar, Parmesan, Romano) |
| Price | $1.50 at Douglas Food Valu as of November 3, 2026 | $1.37 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026 |
| Cup size | 1.97 oz cup | 2.25 oz cup |
| Calories per serving | 190 (250 as prepared) | Not listed |
| Sodium per serving | 730 mg (800 mg as prepared) | Not listed |
| Protein per serving | 5 g | Not listed |
| Allergens | Contains soy and wheat | Not listed |
| Ratings |
Price history
- Rice A Roni Chicken Flavored Rice Cup, 1.97 oz: lowest $1.50 on Nov 3 at Douglas Food Valu.
- Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese Rice and Vermicelli Mix Cup: lowest $1.37 on Nov 3 at Walmart.
Prices at every store
Rice A Roni Chicken Flavored Rice Cup, 1.97 oz
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$2.10Observed at 7:06 PM - WalmartNew
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$1.93+ $3.99 shippingObserved at 7:06 PM - Douglas Food ValuNew
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$1.50Observed at 7:06 PM
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Specs compared
| Spec | Rice A Roni Chicken Flavored Rice Cup, 1.97 oz | Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese Rice and Vermicelli Mix Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 6.9 oz | — |
| Servings per container | About 3.5 | — |
| Serving size | 2.00 Ounce | — |
| Calories | 190 | — |
| Total fat | 0.5g | — |
| Sodium | 730mg | — |
| Total carbohydrate | 41g | — |
| Protein | 5g | — |
| Calories as prepared | 250 | — |
| Sodium as prepared | 800mg | — |
| Allergens |
Questions and answers
- Which is cheaper?
- The Creamy Four Cheese cup is cheaper: $1.37 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026, versus $1.50 at Douglas Food Valu for the Chicken cup.
- Which has more food per cup?
- The Four Cheese cup is 2.25 oz; the Chicken cup is 1.97 oz.
- Which is better as a side for chicken or steak?
- The Chicken cup pairs naturally with roasted or grilled meats. The Four Cheese cup works better with burgers, sandwiches or as a standalone snack.
- Is the Four Cheese cup worth the extra?
- It isn't extra — it's cheaper. It also has a larger cup and a 4-out-of-5 rating from 242 ratings.
- Which has clearer nutrition info?
- The Chicken cup lists calories, sodium, protein and allergens. The Four Cheese listing does not.
- Are these full boxes or single cups?
- Both are single microwaveable cups, not the multi-serving boxed mix.