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Carbs in White Rice and How to Cook White Rice
Is white rice keto-friend? How many carbs and net carbs are in white rice? People following the keto diet may wonder if white rice is a suitable food to eat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
225 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice jasmine rice or basmati rice
- 3 cups water or broth
Instructions
- Add rice to a microwave-safe bowl or microwave rice cooker. Pour in enough water to cover easily.
- Swish the rice around with your fingertips and drain the water through a sieve. Repeat 2-3 times until the water is mostly clear.
- Add the correct amount of water for cooking and cover.
- Microwave at 100% or High Power for 10 minutes.
- When the cycle is complete, microwave at 50% or Medium Power for 2 more minutes.
- Remove the rice from the microwave and let it rest covered and undisturbed for 3 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Net Carbohydrates
49g
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
71mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 49g | |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.