Brown Rice
Brown Rice is a type of grain commonly used in baby food, beverages, breads, and much more!
The flavor profile for brown rice can be described as chewy and nutty.
Brown Rice contains over 15+ nutrients including 7 vitamins and 8 minerals. Brown Rice is also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Brown Rice
There are 14 uses for brown rice. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Baby Food.
- Beverages.
- Breads.
- Cakes.
- Cookies, Biscuits, Crackers.
- Curries.
- Grain Dishes.
- Pancakes, Waffles, Crêpes.
- Pastas.
- Salads.
- Side Dish.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
- Stuffing.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming brown rice.
- Brown rice contains essential oils that may go rancid if stored for a very long time. It is recommended to store rice in a cool dry place, preferably the freezer or refrigerator to keep it fresh.
- Like all types of rice, make sure to rinse brown rice thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris. This will also help with preventing the rice from sticking when cooked, giving you flaky kernels of goodness.
- Heat up your cooked brown rice with your choice of milk, sugar, and butter for a tasty and nutritional porridge.
- For a quick and easy lunch meal, place brown rice and your favorite chopped veggies on pita bread and top with your favorite dressing.
- To make delicious homemade vegetable sushi rolls, you can wrap brown sushi rice and veggies in sheets of nori.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of brown rice include: short grain brown rice, medium grain brown rice, long grain brown rice, and light brown rice.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy brown rice is.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Brown Rice - Dried - Long-Grain
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
367
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
3%
Saturated Fat 1g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 5mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 76g
59%
Dietary Fiber 4g
13%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 8g
16%
Manganese 158%
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Thiamin 49%
·
Niacin 46%
·
Phosphorous 44%
·
Magnesium 37%
·
Vitamin B6 37%
·
Copper 33%
·
Selenium 31%
·
Zinc 27%
·
Pantothenic Acid 21%
·
Riboflavin 9%
·
Iron 7%
·
Folate 6%
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Choline 5%
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Potassium 5%
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Vitamin E 4%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- High in fiber.
- Packed with protein.
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 10 micronutrients.