Jasmine rice is a variety of long grain rice that's native to Thailand and is similar to Basmati rice. It has a nutty flavor similar to that of popcorn and isn't as sticky as other types of rice. Jasmine rice is commonly used in stir-fry dishes, desserts, pilaf and salads.
Preparation and Serving Size
Place the rice and water in a rice cooker according to instructions and cook for about 20 minutes. Allow the rice to sit while covered for about 10 minutes. The rice will absorb the water as it cooks. If you don't own a rice cooker, prepare on the stove top by adding 1 cup of jasmine rice to a pot of 2 cups of boiling water. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Calories
A 1-cup serving of white jasmine rice has a total of 205 calories, which provides 10.3 percent of the daily value (DV) for calories. This DV is based on a daily diet of 2,000 calories. Carbohydrates provide 176 calories, protein accounts for 16 calories and fat provides 13 calories.
Carbohydrates
A 1-cup serving of white jasmine rice contains 44g of carbohydrates, which is 14.7 percent of the DV for carbohydrates. Dietary fiber provides 1g of this total, which is 4 percent of the DV for fiber. A serving of white jasmine rice doesn't contain any simple sugar.
Protein
A 1-cup serving of white jasmine rice has about 4g of protein. This is approximately 8 percent of the DV for protein.
Fat
A 1-cup serving of white jasmine rice also contains about 1.4g of unsaturated fat, which is 2.2 percent of the DV for fat. Jasmine rice is a low-fat food unless fats such as butter or oils are added to it during or after cooking.
Vitamins and Minerals
Each 1-cup serving of white jasmine rice contains 20 percent of the DV for calcium. It also has 2 percent of the DV for iron. White jasmine rice doesn't contain any other vitamins.
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