Cooked white medium grain rice

Cooked white medium grain rice

Grain

Item Rating: 74/100

1 serving (158 grams) contains 206 calories, 4.3 grams of protein, 0.4 grams of fat, and 45.6 grams of carbohydrates.

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307.5
calories
6.4
protein
68.1
carbohydrates
0.6
fat

Nutrition Information

1 cup (235.8g)
Calories
307.5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.6 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 3.0 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 68.1 g 24%
Dietary Fiber 0.9 g 3%
Sugars 0.1 g
protein 6.4 g 12%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Calcium 23.9 mg 1%
Iron 2.2 mg 12%
Potassium 82.1 mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Food Attributes

🍯 Low sugar
🧂 Low sodium
🧂 Low salt

Source of Calories

89.8%
8.4%
1.8%
Fat: 5 cal (1.8%)
Protein: 25 cal (8.4%)
Carbs: 272 cal (89.8%)

About Cooked white medium grain rice

Cooked White Medium Grain Rice is a versatile staple widely used in cuisines around the world, particularly in Asian, Latin American, and Mediterranean dishes. This rice variety has a tender texture and slightly sticky consistency, making it ideal for pilafs, risottos, and sushi. Nutritionally, white medium-grain rice is a good source of carbohydrates, providing energy and replenishing glycogen stores. It is naturally gluten-free, low in fat, and contains small amounts of potassium and vitamin B6. However, the refining process removes much of the rice's fiber, protein, and iron, making it less nutrient-dense than its whole-grain counterpart, brown rice. For those seeking a quick-digesting carbohydrate option, white rice is a practical choice and easy to digest, but pairing it with fiber- and protein-rich foods can balance its nutritional profile.