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Nutrition Facts Serving Size : 100g
White Rice
 
Jasmine Rice
Brown Rice
 
Glutinous Rice
 
Amount per serving        
Calories 361 355 362 355kcal
Moisture (water) 10.2 11.9 11.2 11.7g
Total Fat 0.8 0.7 2.4 0.6 g
Dietary Fibre 0.6 0.8 2.8 0 g
Calcium 8 5 12 7 mg
Prosphorus 87 65 255 63 mg
Potassium 111 113 326 0 mg
Sodium 31 34 12 0 mg
Vitamin B1 0.07 0.12 0.26 0.08 mg
Vitamin B2 0.02 0.02 0.04 0.03 mg
Niacin 1.8 1.5 5.5 1.8 g
Protein 6 6.1 7.4 6.3 g
Carbohydrates 82.0 81.1 77.7 81.0

 

With high nutrients, rice is a good source of insoluble fiber, which is also found in whole wheat, bran, and nuts. Insoluble fiber reduces the risk of bowel disorders and fights constipation. Among other nutrients, rice is rich in carbohydrates, the main source of energy, low in fat, contains some protein and plenty of B vitamins.

Thai Food Composition Tables (1999), Institue of Nutrition, Mahidol University