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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Raw brown Baldo rice (60 g) has 222 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 46.3 g of carbs, 4.5 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 2.2 mg of Manganese covers 98% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 60 g
222
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
46.3g
· 17% DV
Protein
4.5g
· 9% DV
Fat
1.7g
· 2% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 85% · Protein 8% · Fat 7%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 222 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 46.3 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 12 g | 44 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 46 g | 170 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 92 g | 340 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 185 g | 685 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 500 g | 1850 kcal |
| 1 pack (extra large) | 1000 g | 3700 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Rinse raw brown Baldo rice, then simmer it in water until tender; it generally needs more cooking time and water than white Baldo rice. Let it rest covered after cooking so the grains finish steaming evenly.
Yes, brown Baldo rice can be used for risotto, but the bran layer makes it take longer to soften and gives the dish a chewier texture. Add warm stock gradually and judge doneness by tasting the grains.
No. Brown Baldo rice retains its bran layer, giving it a darker color, more pronounced grain texture, and longer cooking time. White Baldo rice has been milled more extensively and cooks more quickly.
Soaking brown Baldo rice is useful but not essential. It can help the grains cook more evenly and reduce cooking time; drain the soaking water before cooking and check the rice for tenderness as it simmers.
Brown Baldo rice naturally stays firmer and chewier than white rice because its bran layer remains intact. If the center is still hard, continue cooking it with a little hot water until the grains soften.
Brown Baldo rice may contain more inorganic arsenic than white rice because arsenic can collect in the outer bran layer. Rinsing and cooking rice in excess water that you drain can reduce some of it.
Yes, rinsing brown Baldo rice removes dust and loose material from the grains. Swish it gently in cool water and drain it; vigorous rubbing is unnecessary and can break the grains.
No, raw brown Baldo rice is hard and is not meant to be eaten uncooked. Cooking softens the grains and makes them easier to eat; use it in a cooked dish rather than tasting it dry.
Keep uncooked brown Baldo rice in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place. Its bran contains natural oils, so heat and light can make it lose freshness sooner than more heavily milled white rice.
Yes, cooked brown Baldo rice freezes well. Cool it promptly, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and reheat it until steaming hot; freezing separate portions makes it easier to use without thawing the whole batch.
Vitamins
B1
0.24mg · 20% DV
B3
3.06mg · 19% DV
B6
0.31mg · 18% DV
B5
0.89mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Manganese
2.24mg · 97% DV
Phosphorus
200mg · 29% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Magnesium
86mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
134mg · 4% DV
Sodium
4.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 222 calories in 1 serving (medium) (60 g):
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Raw brown Baldo rice is the uncooked, whole-grain form of Baldo, a plump rice variety associated with Italy and widely used in Turkey. Because the bran remains on the grain, it generally takes longer to cook than polished white rice and has a heartier character.
Once cooked, the grains are pleasantly full and slightly firm. In Turkey, Baldo is a familiar choice for pilaf; brown Baldo also works in rice dishes with vegetables, or alongside beans, lentils and grilled foods. Its retained bran makes it a source of fibre, with 3.5 g per 100 g uncooked. Rinse it before cooking and allow extra time, or soak it first for a softer texture.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.33g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.61g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.61g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.