Jasmine rice, also known as Thai fragrant rice, is a sticky variety of rice with a soft, floral flavor and aroma. Jasmine rice is available in both brown and white versions. Jasmine rice is similar in flavor and texture to basmati rice. However, basmati is much more expensive. If your recipe calls for basmati rice, you can easily make the substitution without compromising flavor or nutrition.
Calories
Half a cup of jasmine brown rice contains about 300 calories. Calorie content varies among brands. For example, Lundberg’s jasmine brown rice contains 300 calories per half a cup, while Trader Joe’s brown jasmine rice contains 320 calories for the same amount of rice. This is a similar caloric content to other types of rice. For example, white basmati rice contains 314 calories per 90 g, or half cup, serving.
Carbohydrates and Fiber
Jasmine brown rice is a high-carbohydrate food. Half a cup contains 66 g of carbs. Despite the high content of carbohydrates, jasmine brown rice only contains 4 g of fiber. That’s still more than white rice, which contains about half that amount of fiber.
Other Nutrients
Jasmine brown rice has a very small amount of fat, at about 1 g to 3 g per half a cup, depending on the brand. None of the fat is saturated. Jasmine brown rice contains a small amount of protein, as well. Six to 8 g per half of cup is average.
Vitamins and Minerals
Jasmine brown rice contains iron. Based on a 2,000-calorie diet, half a cup of this rice contains about 12 percent of your daily iron requirement. There are no other vitamins or minerals in brown rice.
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