Rice, brown, basmati, boiled in unsalted water

Brown basmati rice is a wholegrain cereal. The figures here describe rice boiled in unsalted water. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 29g per 100g, alongside 3.3g of protein and 1.2g of fibre. Its energy content is 558 kJ per 100g. The outer bran layer is retained in brown rice, unlike white rice, where this layer is removed during processing.

Carbohydrate provides energy for the body, while fibre supports normal bowel function. This rice contains little sugar or saturated fat, and only trace amounts of salt when cooked without added salt. Salt, sauces and other ingredients added during cooking or serving will change the nutritional content of the meal. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.