Rice is the seed of the rice plant, known scientifically as Oryza sativa. It's one of the most common cultivated crops in the world and has many varieties. Jasmine rice is a variety of rice that has long grains and is less sticky than other varieties. Like most varieties of rice, jasmine rice is high in starch and very low in fat.
Serving Information
Jasmine rice is a natural product, so its nutritional information does not depend on the grower or manufacturer. This information applies to jasmine rice with no other ingredients. The serving size is 1/4 cup of dry rice, which is equivalent to a medium bowl of rice.
Calories
Jasmine rice has 160 total calories per serving, according to Fitbit. This is 8 percent of the daily value for calories, based on a diet of 2,000 calories per day. Carbohydrates contribute 148 calories and protein accounts for the remaining 12 calories.
Carbohydrates
A serving of jasmine rice provides 36 g of total carbohydrates, or about 12 percent of the daily value for carbohydrates. Starch accounts for 35.5 g of this total, and dietary fiber makes up the remaining 0.5 g. The dietary fiber in a serving of jasmine rice provides 2 percent of the daily value for fiber. Jasmine rice contains no simple sugar.
Protein and Fat
Jasmine rice contains 3 g of protein per serving, which is 6 percent of the daily value for protein. It contains no fat of any type including saturated fat, unsaturated fat or trans fat. Jasmine rice also contains no cholesterol.
Vitamins and Minerals
A serving of jasmine rice contains about 0.4 mg of iron. The daily value for iron is 18 mg, so jasmine rice provides 2 percent of the daily value for iron per serving. Jasmine rice does not contain vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, potassium or sodium.
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