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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "White Rice"
| Food Name: White Rice | |
| Food Group: Grains and Pasta | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 130 | Protein (g): 3 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 28 | Net Carbs (g): 28 |
| Water (g): 68 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 88 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 76 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 13 | Omega-6 (mg): 62 |
| Vitamins | |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 58 |
| Folic Acid (mcg): 55 | Food Folate (mcg): 3 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 97 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 10 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 12 | Phosphorus (mg): 43 |
| Potassium (mg): 35 | Sodium (mg): 1 |
| Selenium (mcg): 8 | Fluoride (mcg): 41 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 31 | Threonine (mg): 96 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 116 | Leucine (mg): 222 |
| Lysine (mg): 97 | Methionine (mg): 63 |
| Cystine (mg): 55 | Phenylalanine (mg): 144 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 90 | Valine (mg): 164 |
| Arginine (mg): 224 | Histidine (mg): 63 |
| Alanine (mg): 156 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 253 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 524 | Glycine (mg): 122 |
| Proline (mg): 127 | Serine (mg): 141 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 2 | PRAL Score: 2 |
Key Nutrition Facts about White Rice
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'White Rice'?
100 grams of 'White Rice' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 3g (around 6% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 28g (around 10% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'White Rice'?
A 100-gram serving of 'White Rice' provides around 130 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 7% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'White Rice' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'White Rice' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 3g protein, 28g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'White Rice' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'White Rice' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 10 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 35 mg (1% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 12 mg (3% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 43 mg (3% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 8 mcg (15% DV),
Sodium (mg): 1 mg (0% DV),
Fluoride (mcg): 41 mcg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in White Rice in significant amounts?
It provides an average amount of:
Folate DFE (mcg): 97 mcg (24% DV).
'White Rice' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 58 mcg (15% DV),
Folic Acid (mcg): 55 mcg (14% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 3 mcg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'White Rice' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'White Rice' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.