Wild rice
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Wild rice by Earthly grain scores 8/10 for Brain Health based on low sugar supports brain function.
Wild rice by Earthly grain provides 429 calories, 8.9g protein, 8.9g fat, and 75.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.1g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Brain Health, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.9g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 1.8g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (1125mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 429 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Wild rice by Earthly grain sits near the middle of the rice category with 429 kcal per 100g (category avg: 350).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 429 kcal per 100g (category avg: 350)
- •Protein: 8.9g per 100g (category avg: 6.4g)
- •Sugars: 1.8g per 100g (category avg: 1.3g)
- •Fiber: 1.8g per 100g (category avg: 2.3g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.9g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1125mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those who need quick energy or aren't calorie-restricted.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 1125mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2250mg — roughly 98% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Wild rice doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the rice category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
ENRICHED LONG GRAIN PARBOILED RICE (RICE, FERRIC PHOSPHATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), WILD RICE, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, ONION, GARLIC, YEAST EXTRACT, WHEY POWDER, SOY SAUCE POWDER (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT) MALTODEXTRIN), PARSLEY, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR, TURMERIC.