Grains & Starches · per 100g
A whole-grain staple with a chewy texture and nutty flavor, brown rice retains its nutrient-dense bran and germ layers, offering a more complex nutritional profile than its refined counterparts.
Available carbohydrates, Phosphorus
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), Magnesium
Phosphorus, Manganese
Niacin, Biotin
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
The difference between brown and white rice is purely mechanical, as brown rice becomes white rice simply by removing the outer bran and germ layers during milling.
Standout nutrients
Manganese
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
Rice cultivation is a significant source of methane emissions and requires high water usage compared to other grains.
Storage
Airtight Container
3–6 months
The natural oils in the bran layer cause it to spoil faster than white rice.
Refrigerate
3–5 days
Applies to cooked rice; must be cooled quickly to prevent bacterial growth.
Flavour
Harmonized from 1 validated source
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