Grains & pasta

Wild rice, raw

FDC 169726cup (160 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 60 · -4 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Wild rice, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 60 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 32 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (42% DV), an excellent source of protein (29% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (22% DV). Most of its 357 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 14.7 g · 16%Carb 74.9 g · 81%Fat 1.1 g · 3%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories357 kcal18%
Total fat1.1 g1%
Saturated fat0.16 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium7 mg0%
Carbohydrate75 g27%
Dietary fiber6.2 g22%
Sugars2.5 g
Protein15 g29%
Potassium427 mg9%
Calcium21 mg2%
Iron2 mg11%
Magnesium177 mg42%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E0.82 mg5%

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FDC 169726

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium42% DV
Protein29% DV
Dietary fiber22% DV
Iron11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density60 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g15 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g6.2 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g7 vs 5 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Sorghum grainDensity 61 vs 60Spelt, uncookedDensity 64 vs 60Wheat flour, whole-grainDensity 65 vs 60

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