Rice Flour Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Rice flour’s impact on blood sugar depends significantly on whether it is refined or whole-grain; whole-grain rice flour significantly attenuates the postprandial (after-meal) blood glucose response compared to white rice flour .
Refined rice flour is categorized as a refined grain, which major health institutions recommend limiting in favor of whole grains to help lower total cholesterol and insulin levels .
Rice flour is a primary candidate for large-scale fortification programs, where essential micronutrients like iron, folic acid, and vitamins are added to the flour to improve the nutritional quality of the food supply .
Early research suggests that substituting a portion of wheat flour with brown rice flour in baked goods can maintain acceptable sensory qualities while altering the antioxidant profile of the final product .

Interesting fact

Rice flour is a primary ingredient in the production of edible rice paper, which is traditionally made by steaming a thin rice batter and drying it on bamboo mats.

Standout nutrients

GREAT

SOURCE

Manganese

GREAT

SOURCE

Copper

EPIC

SOURCE

Starch/Glycogen

EPIC

SOURCE

Available carbohydrates

361

kcal per 100g

Protein6.85g

Fat1.05g

Carbs79.7g

Fiber1.40g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.45g

Monounsat0.32g

Saturated0.30g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeLow Fodmap

Sustainability

Moderate

Rice cultivation is a significant source of methane emissions and requires high water usage compared to other grains.

Confidencehigh

Storage

Airtight Container

6–12 months

Keep in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture absorption.

Keep Dry

6–12 months

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Fortification of rice

[7]www.who.intwho.int

The effects of whole-grain compared with refined wheat, rice, and rye on the postprandial blood glucose response: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - ScienceDirect

[8]www.sciencedirect.comsciencedirect.com

Development and quality assessment of regular wheat and rice flours incorporated mango flavored breads - ScienceDirect

[9]www.sciencedirect.comsciencedirect.com

Whole Grains - The Nutrition Source

[10]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

History of modern nutrition science—implications for current ...

[11]www.bmj.combmj.com

Processed Foods and Health - The Nutrition Source

[12]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

38.5

Version

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