USDA source topicPasta, rice & grains

Rice: nutrition range, portions, and source records

This wiki page organizes 20 exact USDA Survey Foods records labeled “Rice.” It shows the median and central spread of reported nutrients per 100 grams, explains the portion and preparation language present in the records, and keeps every underlying profile and citation available for inspection.

What is included?

The exact descriptions define the topic.

USDA places these records in the “Rice” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Pasta, rice & grains (20 records). The category label is useful for discovery, but it does not mean every record uses the same recipe, brand, cooking method, or portion.

The current collection includes Rice, white, cooked, glutinous; Rice, brown, cooked, made with margarine; Rice, white, cooked, made with butter; Rice, wild, 100%, cooked, fat added; Rice, brown and wild, cooked, fat added; Rice, white, cooked with fat, Puerto Rican style. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 20 descriptions instead of replacing them with one generic average.

A robust view of the data

Median and central nutrient ranges per 100 grams

The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the records on this page. The observed minimum and maximum are included for transparency, but the middle interval is generally more useful for seeing the collection without letting one extreme record dominate.

NutrientMedianCentral 80%Observed spanRecords
Caloriesper 100 g132 kcal95 kcal–147 kcal79 kcal–200 kcal20
Proteinper 100 g2.6 g1.8 g–3.9 g1.8 g–5.1 g20
Carbohydrateper 100 g25.1 g19.1 g–28.3 g17.2 g–31.9 g20
Total fatper 100 g2.2 g0.3 g–3.3 g0.2 g–6.3 g20
Dietary fiberper 100 g0.5 g0.4 g–1.6 g0.3 g–1.8 g20
Total sugarsper 100 g0.2 g0.1 g–1.1 g0.1 g–4.9 g20
Sodiumper 100 g242 mg202 mg–412 mg196 mg–510 mg20
Potassiumper 100 g78 mg34 mg–184 mg10 mg–195 mg20
Calciumper 100 g10 mg3 mg–12 mg2 mg–133 mg20
Ironper 100 g0.6 mg0.4 mg–1.2 mg0.1 mg–1.6 mg20

All rows use the same 100-gram denominator and values from the cited records. The interval is descriptive, not a recommended intake range or statistical confidence interval.

Calories context

132 kcal at the collection midpoint

Across 20 “Rice” records, the middle reported calories value is 132 kcal per 100 grams. The central records run from 95 kcal to 147 kcal, while the complete observed span is 79 kcal to 200 kcal.

Rice, white, cooked, glutinous is nearest the lower central boundary, and Rice, white, cooked, made with butter is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Protein context

2.6 g at the collection midpoint

Across 20 “Rice” records, the middle reported protein value is 2.6 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.8 g to 3.9 g, while the complete observed span is 1.8 g to 5.1 g.

Rice, white and wild, cooked, no added fat is nearest the lower central boundary, and Rice, wild, 100%, cooked, fat added is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Carbohydrate context

25.1 g at the collection midpoint

Across 20 “Rice” records, the middle reported carbohydrate value is 25.1 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 19.1 g to 28.3 g, while the complete observed span is 17.2 g to 31.9 g.

Yellow rice, cooked, no added fat is nearest the lower central boundary, and Rice, white, cooked, no added fat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total fat context

2.2 g at the collection midpoint

Across 20 “Rice” records, the middle reported total fat value is 2.2 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.3 g to 3.3 g, while the complete observed span is 0.2 g to 6.3 g.

Rice, sweet, cooked with honey is nearest the lower central boundary, and Rice, brown and wild, cooked, fat added is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Dietary fiber context

0.5 g at the collection midpoint

Across 20 “Rice” records, the middle reported dietary fiber value is 0.5 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.4 g to 1.6 g, while the complete observed span is 0.3 g to 1.8 g.

Rice, sweet, cooked with honey is nearest the lower central boundary, and Rice, brown and wild, cooked, fat added is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total sugars context

0.2 g at the collection midpoint

Across 20 “Rice” records, the middle reported total sugars value is 0.2 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.1 g to 1.1 g, while the complete observed span is 0.1 g to 4.9 g.

Rice, white, cooked with fat, Puerto Rican style is nearest the lower central boundary, and Rice, wild, 100%, cooked, no added fat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Sodium context

242 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 20 “Rice” records, the middle reported sodium value is 242 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 202 mg to 412 mg, while the complete observed span is 196 mg to 510 mg.

Rice, brown and wild, cooked, fat added is nearest the lower central boundary, and Rice, white and wild, cooked, no added fat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Potassium context

78 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 20 “Rice” records, the middle reported potassium value is 78 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 34 mg to 184 mg, while the complete observed span is 10 mg to 195 mg.

Rice, white and wild, cooked, no added fat is nearest the lower central boundary, and Rice, cooked, with milk is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Calcium context

10 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 20 “Rice” records, the middle reported calcium value is 10 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 3 mg to 12 mg, while the complete observed span is 2 mg to 133 mg.

Rice, brown and wild, cooked, fat added is nearest the lower central boundary, and Yellow rice, cooked, no added fat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Iron context

0.6 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 20 “Rice” records, the middle reported iron value is 0.6 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.4 mg to 1.2 mg, while the complete observed span is 0.1 mg to 1.6 mg.

Rice, brown, cooked, fat added, made with oil is nearest the lower central boundary, and Rice, white, cooked, made with butter is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Preparation language in the records

Source descriptions reveal meaningful distinctions.

The counts below report words and phrases that appear explicitly in the 20 USDA descriptions. They can help narrow a search to a closer record. They do not prove that the named preparation caused a nutrient difference, because these survey-food records are not controlled experiments.

cooked

20 records use this wording, including Rice, brown and wild, cooked, fat added; Rice, brown and wild, cooked, no added fat; Rice, brown, cooked, fat added, made with oil.

no added fat

6 records use this wording, including Rice, brown and wild, cooked, no added fat; Rice, brown, cooked, no added fat; Rice, white and wild, cooked, no added fat.

fat added

5 records use this wording, including Rice, brown and wild, cooked, fat added; Rice, brown, cooked, fat added, made with oil; Rice, white and wild, cooked, fat added.

Portion context

Household measures answer a different question than 100 grams.

20 of 20 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 22 usable named measures.

Across the pooled named measures, the midpoint gram weight is 164 g. The central 10th-to-90th-percentile interval runs from 155 g to 196 g, while the complete observed span is 95–624 g. This pooled summary mixes different measure types, so it is a navigation aid rather than a suggested portion.

A cup, slice, piece, sandwich, fillet, or fluid ounce can represent a different amount of food. Even two measures with the same label may have different gram weights across records. Open the closest profile and use its listed weight instead of transferring a measure from another record.

USDA’s representative source amount is also not necessarily what a visitor ate. For equal-weight comparison, use the 100-gram table. For meal estimation, match the exact description first, then match the amount, and finally account for additions or preparation details absent from the selected record.

Common named measures in this topic

Choosing a closer record

Use a sequence, not a guess disguised as precision.

  1. 01

    Match the exact description

    Look for the closest food name, preparation, additions, and context. “Rice” is the collection label; the individual description is the actual reference.

  2. 02

    Compare on equal weight

    Use the per-100-gram values when comparing two records. This keeps the denominator fixed and prevents different source-serving weights from masquerading as a food difference.

  3. 03

    Scale the closest listed measure

    Open the profile, select a named household measure when one fits, or enter a gram estimate. Treat scaled decimals as arithmetic from the source—not greater certainty about the plate.

  4. 04

    Add missing context

    Brand, recipe, cooking fat, sauce, toppings, substitutions, and edible portion can move the result. A current package label or weighed recipe may be more specific than a generic survey-food record.

Complete source catalog

All 20 “Rice” records

Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a complete Feast profile with household measures, all reported nutrients, estimate factors, and methodology, plus the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.

Exact USDA descriptionCaloriesProteinFiberSodiumSource amountReferences
Rice, brown and wild, cooked, fat addedFDC 2708430 138 kcalper 100 g 2.8 gper 100 g 1.6 gper 100 g 202 mgper 100 g 116 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, brown and wild, cooked, no added fatFDC 2708427 120 kcalper 100 g 2.9 gper 100 g 1.6 gper 100 g 206 mgper 100 g 113 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, brown, cooked, fat added, made with oilFDC 2708410 141 kcalper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 196 mgper 100 g 147 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, brown, cooked, made with butterFDC 2708411 137 kcalper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 209 mgper 100 g 147 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, brown, cooked, made with margarineFDC 2708412 134 kcalper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 213 mgper 100 g 147 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, brown, cooked, no added fatFDC 2708414 123 kcalper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 201 mgper 100 g 147 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, cooked, with milkFDC 2708416 144 kcalper 100 g 5.1 gper 100 g 0.3 gper 100 g 357 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, sweet, cooked with honeyFDC 2708417 139 kcalper 100 g 2.5 gper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 344 mgper 100 g 131 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, white and wild, cooked, fat addedFDC 2708428 112 kcalper 100 g 2.2 gper 100 g 0.5 gper 100 g 510 mgper 100 g 126 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, white and wild, cooked, no added fatFDC 2708426 79 kcalper 100 g 1.8 gper 100 g 0.5 gper 100 g 401 mgper 100 g 124 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, white, cooked with fat, Puerto Rican styleFDC 2708432 200 kcalper 100 g 2.8 gper 100 g 0.5 gper 100 g 506 mgper 100 g 116 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, white, cooked, glutinousFDC 2708422 96 kcalper 100 g 2 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 227 mgper 100 g 130 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, white, cooked, made with butterFDC 2708405 147 kcalper 100 g 2.6 gper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 253 mgper 100 g 122 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, white, cooked, made with margarineFDC 2708406 142 kcalper 100 g 2.6 gper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 258 mgper 100 g 122 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, white, cooked, made with oilFDC 2708404 151 kcalper 100 g 2.6 gper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 238 mgper 100 g 122 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, white, cooked, no added fatFDC 2708408 129 kcalper 100 g 2.7 gper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 245 mgper 100 g 118 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, wild, 100%, cooked, fat addedFDC 2708425 122 kcalper 100 g 3.9 gper 100 g 1.7 gper 100 g 231 mgper 100 g 123 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Rice, wild, 100%, cooked, no added fatFDC 2708424 100 kcalper 100 g 4 gper 100 g 1.8 gper 100 g 238 mgper 100 g 123 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Yellow rice, cooked, fat addedFDC 2708421 103 kcalper 100 g 1.8 gper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 351 mgper 100 g 122 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Yellow rice, cooked, no added fatFDC 2708420 88 kcalper 100 g 1.8 gper 100 g 0.5 gper 100 g 340 mgper 100 g 118 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗

Boundaries and provenance

What this collection can—and cannot—tell you.

This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published 2024-10-31. FNDDS supplies standardized reference descriptions used to represent foods reported in dietary surveys. Each value on this page remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.

The records are not laboratory measurements of every possible “Rice” preparation. Restaurant recipes change, packaged products are reformulated, homemade ingredient ratios vary, and cooking can change water weight. A photo also cannot reliably reveal every hidden ingredient or gram weight. The robust range describes variation among the records selected for this topic, not uncertainty around a single meal.

The median is not a default calorie count. The 10th and 90th percentiles are not lower and upper recommendations. The minimum and maximum are not promises that every real version falls inside the observed span. These statistics are tools for navigating a source collection while keeping the denominator, record name, and normal recipe variation visible.

Nutrient values do not establish whether a food is appropriate for a particular person or condition. This wiki does not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe targets, or replace advice from a qualified professional. If accuracy matters for an allergy, medical diet, or clinician-directed limit, use verified ingredient information and the guidance relevant to that situation.

Why no overall ranking appears.

A record can report more protein and also differ in sodium, fiber, energy, fat, portion weight, or ingredients. Choosing one metric as a universal score would hide those tradeoffs and imply a value judgment the data cannot support. The alphabetical catalog and side-by-side statistics are intentionally descriptive.

For the full import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read Feast’s nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.

Common questions

Using the “Rice” collection responsibly

Is the median the expected nutrition for my food?

No. It is the middle value among these 20 source records on a 100-gram basis. Your recipe, brand, preparation, and portion may align more closely with one specific record or may fall outside this collection.

Why compare 100 grams instead of one serving?

Source servings can have different gram weights and measure labels. Holding weight at 100 grams makes concentration comparable. After choosing a record, its household measures are more useful for estimating the amount actually eaten.

Does the upper end of a nutrient range mean “better”?

No. The position only describes that nutrient within this source collection. It does not evaluate the whole food, determine an appropriate portion, or account for an individual’s needs.

Which number should I log?

Start with the record whose exact wording most closely matches the food. Use a listed measure or gram estimate, then add missing recipe or preparation context. Keep the result as an estimate unless you have a current label or weighed recipe.