Prepared and Processed / Ready-to-Eat Meals
Rice, well-milled, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 129kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2.1 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 29.7 g/ 348g (8%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 11 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 36 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 3 mg/ 1500mg (0.2%) free |
What is this food?
Well-milled boiled rice (cooked white rice). It’s a starchy carbohydrate food that provides quick energy for daily activities.
Why it matters to health
Rice helps fuel your body, especially for your main meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner). In this serving, it has low fat and very little sodium, which is good for everyday eating. It also has a small amount of fiber (about 0.4 g) and some sugar (about 0.1 g). Since it’s mostly carbohydrates, eating too much rice in one sitting can make your meals too heavy in carbs—so pairing it with viand and vegetables helps balance your plate and supports steadier energy throughout the day.
Healthier tips
- Use the “1/2 plate veggies + 1/4 protein + 1/4 rice” guide for lunch and dinner.
- Pair rice with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs, beans) and colorful vegetables to add fiber and keep meals more filling.
- If you eat rice daily, consider mixing in brown rice or mixed grains sometimes for more fiber.
- For snacks, choose lighter options (fruit, yogurt, nuts in small portions) so rice stays mainly for full meals.
- Watch added sauces (like salty soy-based mixes) since they can increase sodium even if plain rice is low.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinangag, Arroz caldo, Garlic fried rice (sinangag), Chicken adobo with rice, Beef tapa with rice, Lugaw
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