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Short Grain Brown Rice

Short Grain Brown Rice

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Short grain brown rice is a minimally processed whole grain characterized by its chewy texture, nutty flavor, and ability to cling together when cooked. Unlike white rice, it retains its nutrient-rich bran and germ layers, providing significantly more fiber, magnesium, and B vitamins per serving. This variety cooks slower than polished rice due to its intact bran, requiring more water and time, but offers a lower glycemic index ideal for sustained energy release. It’s particularly favored in dishes requiring cohesive grains, such as sushi bowls or grain-based salads.

Macro Impact

A 1/4 cup serving contains 157 calories, 3g protein, 33g carbs, and 1g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1/4 cup (45 g)
Amount per serving
Calories157
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g
2%
Saturated Fat0.4g
2%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat0.4g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium3mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate33g
12%
Dietary Fiber2g
8%
Total Sugars0.2g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein3g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium15mg
1%
Iron0.5mg
3%
Potassium100mg
2%

* 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
33 / 275 g
12%
Fiber
2 / 28 g
8%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
1 g
Insoluble Fiber
2 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
31 g
Fat
Total Fat
1 / 78 g
2%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
1%
Polyunsaturated
1 / 23 g
2%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
2%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
1%
Omega 6
1 / 19 g
3%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
3 / 80 g
4%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
3%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
10%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
8%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
4%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
6%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
9%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
8%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
13%
Valine
0 / 2 g
8%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
16%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
2%
Niacin, B3
2 / 15 mg
14%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
10%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
16%
Biotin, B7
2 / 30 mcg
6%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
5 / 400 mcg
1%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
1%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
15 / 1k mg
1%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
15%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
3%
Magnesium
50 / 370 mg
13%
Manganese
1 / 2 mg
22%
Phosphorous
150 / 700 mg
21%
Potassium
100 / 3k mg
3%
Selenium
7 / 55 mcg
12%
Sodium
3 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
12%
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
5 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
5 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

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

  1. 1.Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program). USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 169706.
  2. 2.Grains, rice, brown, medium-grain, dry. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 4422.

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