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Rice dish
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Rice dish (200 g) has 280 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 59 g of carbs, 5.2 g of protein, 2.4 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.8 mg of Manganese covers 35% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
280
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
59g
· 21% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
2.4g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 85% · Protein 7% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 59 g | 21% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% |
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 cup (medium) | 200 g | 280 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 420 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 400 g | 560 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
For a fluffy rice dish, rinse the rice until the water is mostly clear, drain it well, and avoid stirring while it cooks. Once the liquid is absorbed, let the covered pot rest so the grains can firm up before serving.
The best rice for a rice dish depends on the texture and cuisine you want. Long-grain rice tends to stay separate, while short-grain varieties are naturally stickier. Match the variety to the dish and follow its cooking directions.
Usually, yes. Rinsing rice before making a rice dish removes loose surface starch, which can reduce gumminess. Rinse until the water is mostly clear, then drain thoroughly; some recipes intentionally keep the starch for a creamier texture.
A rice dish can turn mushy if it has too much liquid, cooks for too long, or is stirred repeatedly. Different rice varieties absorb different amounts of water, so adjust the liquid and cooking time to the type you are using.
Yes, broth can replace water in a rice dish to add savory flavor. Choose a broth that suits the other ingredients, and taste before adding salt because packaged or homemade broth may already be salty.
No, discard a rice dish left at room temperature overnight. Rice can contain Bacillus cereus spores that survive cooking and may multiply while the food sits out; reheating does not reliably make improperly stored rice safe.
A cooked rice dish generally keeps for 3–4 days in a covered container in a cold refrigerator. Cool it promptly after cooking and refrigerate it rather than leaving it out; rice needs careful handling because bacteria can grow in it.
It is safest to reheat a rice dish only once, until it is steaming hot throughout. Cool leftovers promptly, refrigerate them, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat instead of warming the whole batch repeatedly.
Yes, a rice dish freezes well when cooled quickly and packed in meal-sized portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator or reheat it thoroughly from frozen, and avoid leaving it at room temperature while it defrosts.
Yes, you can cook a rice dish without oil or butter by simmering the rinsed rice in water or broth. The grains may be less glossy and less separated than in an oiled pilaf, but careful liquid measurement helps keep the texture pleasant.
Vitamins
B3
2mg · 13% DV
B5
0.6mg · 12% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.8mg · 35% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
68mg · 10% DV
Selenium
5µg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
52mg · 2% DV
Sodium
10mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 280 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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A rice dish is cooked rice served plain or prepared with additions such as oil, vegetables or other ingredients. Here, the grains are white, tender and separate. Rice is a staple across many cuisines, so the exact preparation varies widely; this simple version is at home alongside dishes from South and East Asia, the Middle East and beyond.
Serve it with beans, vegetables, fish or a saucy main, or use it as a base for a bowl. Its mild flavour makes it easy to pair, while its nutrition is mostly carbohydrate: a 100 g portion provides 29.5 g. For a lighter plate, keep added fat modest and add plenty of vegetables and a protein-rich side.
Low
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 35:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (35:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.