Prepared and Processed / Instant Foods
Rice washing
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 6kcal / 2530kcal (0.24%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.1 g/ 71g (0.14%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 1 g/ 348g (0.29%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B3 | 1.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 22 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 16 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Iron | 0.3 mg/ 12mg (2%) |
Sodium | 0 mg/ 1500mg (0%) free |
What is this food?
Rice washing (the water used to rinse rice).
Why it matters to health
Rice washing is mostly water with a little dissolved starch and small amounts of nutrients. Since it has very low calories (about 6 kcal per 100 g) and almost no fat, sugar, fiber, or sodium, it doesn’t add much nutrition on its own. The main health value is practical: it can help remove some surface dust and excess starch from rice before cooking, which may help your cooked rice turn out less sticky and easier to portion. If you drink it as a “beverage,” it won’t replace real meals—better to use it for rinsing/cooking rather than relying on it for energy and nutrients.
Healthier tips
- Use rice washing to rinse rice 1–2 times, then cook the rice with fresh water.
- For balanced meals, pair rice with ulam (vegetables) and protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or beans) so you get fiber and staying power.
- Watch portions: for most adults, keep rice to about 1–2 cups cooked per meal depending on your activity level; add more vegetables and viand to feel full.
- If you’re making rice-based snacks or congee, add vegetables and a protein topping to improve nutrients.
Common Filipino dishes
Arroz caldo, Sinangag, Garlic fried rice, Champorado, Paella-style rice
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