Rice, white, long grain, boiled in unsalted water

White long-grain rice is a cereal grain, described here after boiling in unsalted water. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with smaller amounts of protein and little fat. Per 100g, it contains 31g of carbohydrate, 2.8g of protein and 0.4g of fat, and provides 560 kJ of energy.

Carbohydrate is a source of energy for the body, while protein supports the growth and repair of tissues. This boiled rice contains little salt or saturated fat, but is also low in fibre. Added salt, sauces and other ingredients can change the salt, fat and energy content of a rice dish. The full nutritional figures are in the tables below.