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White Rice — Cooked, enrichedD
Carbohydrates · #17 of 18

White Rice

Cooked, enriched · Refined Grains

21/100D tier
Calories13
Protein2.7g
Fiber0.4g
Sodium1mg
Sugar—g

Graded D — 21 out of 100, #17 of 18 carbohydrates. Clean label carries the score (70/100); whole food drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Inoffensive energy. Enrichment puts back a fraction of what milling removed.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories13
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 1mg0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g1%
Protein 2.7g5%
Folate 58mcg14%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 21

Clean label ×2070
Protein ×1521
Micronutrients ×2511
Fiber ×304
Whole food ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#17 of 18 in Carbohydrates. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is White Rice healthy?

It grades D — 21 out of 100, #17 of 18 carbohydrates in our system. Inoffensive energy. Enrichment puts back a fraction of what milling removed.

How many calories are in White Rice?

13 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for White Rice calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.