Rice not only supplies the energy (calorie) need but also fulfil much of the requirement of proteins, vitamins and other nutrients. Total nutrient contents of rice (per 100g) are carbohydrate (77.8 g ), protein (6.8 g), fiber (1.4 g), fat (0.6 g) and energy 344 Kcal.
Vitamin and minerals (mg/100gm): Calcium (24), Phosphorus (94), Ferum (0.8), Kalium (5), Thiamine (0.07), Riboflavin (0.,03), Niacin (1.6).
Brown rice contains a higher amount of dietary fiber than white rice — 1.6 g per 100 g. During the processing of white rice, the grain loses the bran, or seed coat, which contains most of the fiber.
Most of the nutrients and minerals in rice are concentrated in the outer brown layers known as husk and germs.
Nutritional value of rice
