Nutrition referenceWild rice is a nutty, dark grain harvested from aquatic grass. Per 100 g of dry wild rice it provides about 369 calories with 75.7 g carbs.
Nutrition facts
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About this food
Wild rice is a dark, nutty grain that comes from an aquatic grass, not true rice. It is native to North America and is used in pilafs, salads, and stuffings.
Nutritionally, wild rice is rich in carbohydrates and protein. Per 100 g of dry wild rice it provides about 369 kcal, 75.7 g of carbohydrates, 12.8 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat, and 4.3 g of dietary fiber.
Wild rice is cooked by boiling. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of dry wild rice. A typical cup of dry wild rice (about 160 g) provides roughly 591 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 369.2 kcal | 75.7 g | 12.8 g | 1.7 g |
| 1 cup dry | 160 g | 590.7 kcal | 121.1 g | 20.5 g | 2.7 g |
| 1/2 cup dry | 80 g | 295.4 kcal | 60.5 g | 10.2 g | 1.4 g |
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Questions and answers
Wild rice provides about 369 calories per 100 g of dry wild rice.
Wild rice provides about 12.8 g of protein per 100 g.
Yes. Wild rice is a seed from aquatic grass and is naturally gluten-free.
