What is Wild Rice? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Wild Rice?

Wild rice is native to North America and grows in the Great Lakes region; however, most wild rice cultivated for commercial sale is grown in California. The rice has long, thin, dull, shiny grey-brown grains when dried. Cooked wild rice has a similar color with a streak of white. The flavor is nutty and pairs well with grain-based salads. Wild rice is a popular Thanksgiving item in the USA.

What does Wild Rice Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Wild Rice Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	101kcal	5%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	21g	7%
Sugars	1g	2%
Fiber	2g	7%
Proteins	4g	5%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Wild Rice?

1 oz of Wild Rice contains 4 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Wild Rice?

1 oz of Wild Rice contains 21 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Wild Rice?

1 oz of Wild Rice contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Wild Rice?

1 oz of Wild Rice contains 5 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Wild Rice?

There are 101 calories in 1 oz of Wild Rice.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Wild Rice?

There are 1619 calories in 1 pound of Wild Rice.

How many calories are in 1 cup of Wild Rice?

There are 571 calories in 1 cup of Wild Rice.