How Many Calories Are In Rice?

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 205	(859kJ)
Amount Per Serving	% Daily
Total Fat 0.5g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	1%
Trans Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0g	0%
Sodium 2mg	<0.1%
Total Carbohydrate 44.6g	15%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	3%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 4.3g	0%
Calcium	<1%
Potassium 55.3mg	0%

If you’re looking for a wholesome carbohydrate to add to your meal plan, rice will fit the bill perfectly. Rice is easily eaten with a wide variety of dishes and is extremely cost effective to buy. Since carbohydrates are the main form of energy in the body, it is important to have a few good selections on hand and rice should be one of those.

Let’s take a quick look at the nutritional facts of this popular food.

Major Nutrients Found In Rice

There are essentially two main options for selection your rice, brown rice or white rice. For most people looking to watch their weight brown rice will be the better bet as it contains plenty of fiber that will help control blood sugar levels and make sure that you’re feeling your best.

When you instead choose to purchase white rice this rice will have gone through a milling process that will destroy may of the nutrients found in it, thus it really takes a hit to the overall nutritional content it offers.

The main nutrients that you’re going to find in rice include vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, phosphorus, as well as iron. All of these nutrients will work together to provide ample energy to the body and the manganese will also offer antioxidant support.

If you do in fact choose the brown rice variety the dietary fiber found in it will also help to ward colon cancer and will help to promote a feeling of satiety in the body.

Storing/Selecting

When purchasing rice, you can either choose to purchase it from the bulk containers or already pre-packed in the grains aisle. You’re best off choosing slow-cooking long grain brown rice if possible due to the higher nutritional content. You can also get fast-cooking brown rice now however do be aware that it’s not nearly as nutrient dense as it still has gone through some of that preparation process that destroys the nutrients found in it.

When storing you want to make sure that you keep it away from moisture in an air tight container. When stored properly it will stay fresh for about six months so past this date you’ll want to consider tossing it.

After being cooked, it should be eaten no later than four days after and must be kept in the fridge for storage purposes.

Eat It With:

Since rice is such a versatile food it can really be eaten with anything. You can have it as a side dish to your main protein source or work it right into a casserole or a cold salad. Some people like making rice pudding as well for a quick and simple dessert so that’s yet another option for this healthy carb.