Grains
How much fiber is in white rice?
100 g of white rice (long-grain, enriched, cooked) has 0.4 g of fiber. A typical portion, 1 cup (158 g), has 0.6 g, which is 2% of the 30 g daily reference.
Per 100 g
0.4g
long-grain, enriched, cooked
Per typical portion
0.6g
1 cup (158 g)
Of the 30 g reference
2%
Fiber per portion
| Portion | Fiber | Share of 30 g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (158 g) | 0.6 g | 2% |
| ½ cup (79 g) | 0.3 g | 1% |
Compared with similar foods
- Whole-wheat pasta cooked
3.9 g
- Pearled barley pearled, cooked
3.8 g
- Quinoa cooked
2.8 g
- Brown rice long-grain, cooked
1.6 g
- White rice long-grain, enriched, cooked
0.4 g
Fiber per 100 g, each food in the form named.
Good to know
White rice is a fine carbohydrate source and an easy meal base; it is just not a fiber source. Pair it with beans, lentils or vegetables, and a swap to brown rice adds 1.2 g per 100 g.
EU nutrition-claim thresholds per 100 g: source 3 g, high 6 g.
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Questions
Is white rice high in fiber?
Per 100 g it is low, at 0.4 g, below the EU “source of fiber” threshold of 3 g. A typical portion, 1 cup (158 g), adds 0.6 g, or 2% of the 30 g reference.
Does white rice have any fiber?
A little. Cooked white rice has 0.4 g per 100 g, or 0.6 g in a cup, because the bran is milled away.
Does white rice count as a plant?
No. White rice is a refined grain, so Feed Your Gut does not count it as a plant. Brown rice does count.