Red rice is a variety of rice with bran that's red, maroon or purple in color. The manufacturer only removes the outer husk of the rice grain in the milling process, while leaving the bran. You typically soak red rice in water before cooking it in order to make the rice softer. Red rice is generally high in starch, like other types of rice.
Serving Information
The specific nutritional information of red rice depends on its brand and variety. This information applies specifically to Roland brand long-grain red rice. The serving size is 1/4 cup of dry rice with no additional ingredients.
Calories
A serving of red rice contains a total of 220 calories, according to Fitbit. Carbohydrates provide 185 calories, protein contributes 20 calories and fat accounts for the remaining 15 calories. The calorie content in a serving of Roland red rice provides 11 percent of the daily value for calories. This daily value assumes a standard diet of 2,000 calories per day.
Carbohydrates
Red rice contains provides 42 g of total carbohydrates or 14 percent of the daily value for carbohydrates. This total consists of 37 g of starch, 4 g of dietary fiber and 1 g of sugar. The dietary fiber in a serving of red rice represents 16 percent of the daily value for fiber.
Fat and Protein
A serving of red rice has 2 g of fat, all of which is unsaturated fat. This provides 3 percent of the daily value for fat. Red rice contains no saturated fat, trans fat or cholesterol. The protein content in a serving of red rice is 5 g, which is 10 percent of the daily value for protein.
Vitamins and Minerals
Red rice contains no vitamin A or vitamin C. It also has no calcium, iron, potassium or sodium.
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