Rice

Although the exact nutrients vary based on the specific type of basmati, each serving is generally high in carbs and calories, as well as micronutrients like folate, thiamine, and selenium.

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One cup (163 grams) of cooked white basmati rice contains:

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 4.4 grams
  • Fat: 0.5 grams
  • Carbs: 45.6 grams
  • Fiber: 0.7 grams
  • Sodium: 399 mg
  • Folate: 24% of the Daily Value (DV)
  • Thiamine: 22% of the DV
  • Selenium: 22% of the DV
  • Niacin: 15% of the DV
  • Copper: 12% of the DV
  • Iron: 11% of the DV
  • Vitamin B6: 9% of the DV
  • Zinc: 7% of the DV
  • Phosphorus: 6% of the DV
  • Magnesium: 5% of the DV

In comparison, brown basmati rice is slightly higher in calories, carbs, and fiber. It also provides more magnesium, vitamin E, zinc, potassium, and phosphorus.

SUMMARYBasmati rice is typically high in carbs and micronutrients like thiamine, folate, and selenium.