Food Nutrition in Rice
Rice is a gluten-free carbohydrate
food and thus suitable for everyone including people with celiac disease.
It is a good source of starch and certain varieties help to maintain stable
blood glucose levels. Rice bran may lower the risk of bowel cancer.
Energy in Rice
One cup of cooked long grain
white rice contains about 200 calories. One cup of cooked wild rice contains
about 170 calories. One cup of cooked brown rice contains about 220 calories.
Nutrients in Rice
One cup of brown rice contains
(195 grams) 45 grams of carbs, 4 grams of dietary fiber, 5 grams of protein
and about 2 grams of fat.
Vitamins in Rice
Brown rice contains small
amounts of B Vitamins and is a useful source of folate.
Minerals in Rice
Brown rice is a useful source
of phosphorus, potassium and magnesium and contains a little zinc.
Glycemic Index (GI) Value
For Rice
Basmati, brown or wild rice
typically have a low/medium GI value. White rice, quick-cook or short
grain varities tend to have a higher GI value.
Most Nutritious Types of
Rice
The healthiest types of rice
include unrefined brown varieties and basmati rice. Rice varieties to
avoid include short grain, sticky or quick-cook rice. Nutrition in Types of Rice
Brown
Rice
Brown Rice Flour
Brown Rice, Crispy
Cous Cous
Fried Rice
Medium Grain Rice
Quinoa
Rice Bran
Rice Cake
Rice Cakes
Rice Noodles
Rice Noodles, Dry
Rice Pudding
Thai Rice
White Rice, Dry
White Rice, Cooked
White Rice,
Long Grain
White Rice,
Medium Grain
White Rice,
Short Grain
White Rice, Sticky
White Rice Flour
Weight Control, Exercise
and Nutrition
Some people who want to lose
weight make the mistake of focusing exclusively on calorie-intake and
counting calories. Although keeping track of energy intake is vital, energy
expenditure is also important. So too is diet nutrition, because when
we maintain a healthy body and metabolism, we burn calories faster. In
short, if you want to lose weight, make sure you eat a healthy diet in
order to obtain all your necessary nutrients.
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