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Rice washing Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
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| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 6kcal / 2530kcal (0.24%) low |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 1 g/ 348g (0.29%) | ||||
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Protein | 0.1 g/ 71g (0.14%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vitamin B3 | 1.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 22 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Iron | 0.3 mg/ 12mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 16 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Sodium | 0 mg/ 1500mg (0%) free |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Rice washing (the water used to rinse rice).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Rice washing is mostly water with a little dissolved starch and small amounts of nutrients. Since it has very low calories (about 6 kcal per 100 g) and almost no fat, sugar, fiber, or sodium, it doesn’t add much nutrition on its own. The main health value is practical: it can help remove some surface dust and excess starch from rice before cooking, which may help your cooked rice turn out less sticky and easier to portion. If you drink it as a “beverage,” it won’t replace real meals—better to use it for rinsing/cooking rather than relying on it for energy and nutrients.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use rice washing to rinse rice 1–2 times, then cook the rice with fresh water.
- For balanced meals, pair rice with ulam (vegetables) and protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or beans) so you get fiber and staying power.
- Watch portions: for most adults, keep rice to about 1–2 cups cooked per meal depending on your activity level; add more vegetables and viand to feel full.
- If you’re making rice-based snacks or congee, add vegetables and a protein topping to improve nutrients.
Common Filipino dishes
Arroz caldo, Sinangag, Garlic fried rice, Champorado, Paella-style rice
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