Black Wild Rice

Black Wild Rice

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Black wild rice is a nutrient-dense aquatic grass seed native to North American lakes, traditionally harvested by Indigenous communities. Despite its name, this gluten-free grain alternative contains 30% more protein and double the fiber of brown rice, with notable anthocyanin antioxidants that give its kernels a deep purple-black hue. The long, slender grains require 45-60 minutes of cooking to achieve their characteristic chewy texture and earthy, slightly smoky flavor, making them a robust addition to stuffings, salads, and grain bowls.

Macro Impact

A 1/4 cup serving contains 162 calories, 7g protein, 34g carbs, and 1g fat.

Calorie Burn

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1/4 cup (45 g)
Amount per serving
Calories162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.6g
1%
Saturated Fat0.1g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat0.1g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium2mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate34g
12%
Dietary Fiber3g
9%
Total Sugars1g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein7g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium8mg
1%
Iron0.8mg
5%
Potassium173mg
4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
34 / 275 g
12%
Fiber
3 / 28 g
9%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
3 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
1 / 78 g
1%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
3%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
1%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
7 / 80 g
8%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
6%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
18%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
15%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
12%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
17%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
16%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
18%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
25%
Valine
0 / 2 g
19%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
7%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
10%
Niacin, B3
3 / 15 mg
20%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
10%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
14%
Biotin, B7
1 / 30 mcg
3%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
43 / 400 mcg
11%
Vitamin A
1 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
2%
Vitamin K
1 / 105 mcg
1%
Minerals
Calcium
8 / 1k mg
1%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
25%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
6%
Magnesium
69 / 370 mg
19%
Manganese
1 / 2 mg
29%
Phosphorous
183 / 700 mg
26%
Potassium
173 / 3k mg
6%
Selenium
1 / 55 mcg
2%
Sodium
2 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
3 / 10 mg
28%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
4 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
16 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Wild rice, dry, raw. USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 2710821.
  2. 2.Wild rice, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 169726.
  3. 3.Grains, rice, wild, dry. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 4449.

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