Brown Rice
Good nutritional profile
Long-grain brown rice, values for rice boiled in water.
Brown rice is whole-grain rice with only the inedible hull removed, so it keeps the bran and germ and takes 40-45 minutes to cook. A 180 g cooked portion gives about 220 kcal, 5 g of protein and 3 g of fiber, and it is high in manganese, niacin and thiamin, with useful copper, selenium, magnesium and phosphorus. It has about four times the fiber and three times the magnesium of cooked white rice.
Nutrition values are for the cooked product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.7g | 4.8% |
| Fat | 1g | 1.4% |
| Carbs | 25.6g | 8.5% |
| Simple Sugars | 8.96g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 15.04g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6.4% |
| Water | 70g | 2.8% |
| Calories | 123 | 5.5% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.26 | g | 1.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.37 | g | 1.5% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.37 | g | 2.8% |
| Omega-3 | 0.111 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.259 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.17 | mg |
| Selenium | 5.8 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin B1 | 0.178 | mg | 14.8% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.069 | mg | 5.3% |
| vitamin B3 | 2.56 | mg | 16.0% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.123 | mg | 7.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 9 | mcg | 2.3% |
| vitamin E | 0.17 | mg | 1.1% |
| vitamin K | 0.2 | mcg | 0.2% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 3 | mg | 0.3% |
| iron | 0.56 | mg | 3.1% |
| magnesium | 39 | mg | 9.8% |
| phosphorus | 103 | mg | 14.7% |
| potassium | 86 | mg | 3.3% |
| sodium | 4 | mg | 0.2% |
| zinc | 0.71 | mg | 6.5% |
| copper | 0.106 | mg | 11.8% |
| manganese | 0.974 | mg | 42.3% |
| selenium | 5.8 | mcg | 10.5% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 66 | mg | 9.4% | 95% |
| Isoleucine | 109 | mg | 7.8% | 83% |
| Leucine | 214 | mg | 7.8% | 81% |
| Lysine limiting | 99 | mg | 4.7% | 47% |
| Methionine | 89 | mg | 8.5% | 89% |
| Phenylalanine | 230 | mg | 13.1% | 129% |
| Threonine | 95 | mg | 9.0% | 87% |
| Tryptophan | 33 | mg | 11.8% | 115% |
| Valine | 151 | mg | 8.3% | 87% |
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