Nutrition referenceGlutinous rice flour is a sticky, gluten-free flour made from glutinous (sweet) rice, used in Asian desserts and dumplings. Per 100 g it provides 358 calories with 80.1 g carbs.
Nutrition facts
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About this food
Glutinous rice flour, also called sweet rice flour or mochiko, is milled from glutinous rice. Despite the name, it contains no gluten; it becomes sticky and chewy when cooked.
Nutritionally, glutinous rice flour is mostly carbohydrate. Per 100 g it provides about 358 kcal, 80.1 g of carbohydrates, 6.7 g of protein, and 1.2 g of fat.
Glutinous rice flour is commonly used in mochi, dumplings, and other Asian desserts. For accurate tracking, weigh the flour and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of glutinous rice flour (about 120 g) provides roughly 430 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 358 kcal | 80.1 g | 6.7 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 cup | 120 g | 429.6 kcal | 96.1 g | 8 g | 1.4 g |
| 1/2 cup | 60 g | 214.8 kcal | 48.1 g | 4 g | 0.7 g |
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Questions and answers
Glutinous rice flour provides about 358 calories per 100 g. A typical cup (about 120 g) provides roughly 430 calories.
No. Glutinous rice flour is made from rice and is naturally gluten-free, despite its name.
Yes. Glutinous rice flour provides about 80.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
