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Cooked Short Grain Rice

Cooked Short Grain Rice is the sticky, short-grain rice used in Japanese cuisine and most commonly served as the base for sushi; it’s prized for its tender, clumping texture that helps rolls and nigiri hold together. Nutritionally it is primarily a source of digestible carbohydrates, providing about 28g per 100g, with very little fat and only modest protein; it is lower in fiber and micronutrients compared with whole-grain alternatives. As a refined short-grain rice, it is filling and versatile in cooking but not especially rich in protective plant compounds or fiber, so swapping to whole-grain or vegetable-based rice alternatives can boost vitamins, minerals and fibre without radically changing how you prepare dishes.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.35€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Sushi Rice (Cooked).

Calories

130 kcal

7% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

2.4 g

5% RDI

Fat

0.2 g

0.1g sat fat

Carbs

28 g

10% RDI

Sugar

0.1 g

0% RDI

Fiber

0.4 g

1% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C · 5.7 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Cooked Short Grain Rice healthy?

Cooked Short Grain Rice is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Cooked Short Grain Rice?

Cooked Short Grain Rice is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Cooked Short Grain Rice gluten free?

Yes, Cooked Short Grain Rice is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Cooked Short Grain Rice?

100g of Cooked Short Grain Rice contains 130 kcal, 2.4g protein, 28g carbohydrates, 0.2g fat, and 0.4g fiber.

Q.04Is Cooked Short Grain Rice vegan?

Yes, Cooked Short Grain Rice is vegan.

Q.06Is Cooked Short Grain Rice lactose free?

Yes, Cooked Short Grain Rice is lactose free.

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