Rice, white, long grain, easy cook, boiled in unsalted water

This is white, long-grain, easy-cook rice boiled in unsalted water. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 35g per 100g, alongside 3g of protein and 0.4g of fat. Its energy content is 621 kJ per 100g. These figures refer to the cooked rice rather than the dry grains before cooking.

Carbohydrate is broken down during digestion to provide energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. White rice contains relatively little fibre compared with wholegrain rice. Rice cooked without salt has a low salt content, although adding salt, stock or sauces can increase the amount in the finished dish. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.