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Short-grain rice

Short-grain rice is a plump rice variety that becomes tender and relatively sticky when cooked, commonly used in bowls, sushi, and other rice dishes.

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About Short-grain rice

Short-grain rice is rice with short, relatively plump kernels that tend to become tender and cohesive when cooked. It is commonly served in rice bowls, sushi, onigiri, porridges, and other dishes where a cohesive texture is useful, and can also be used in steamed, baked, or sweet preparations.

Its cooked texture ranges from moderately clingy to distinctly sticky according to cultivar and cooking method. The grains are usually soft rather than dry and separate. Dry kernels are firm and pale or brown according to milling, while cooked grains become glossy and more compact.

It is sold as milled white rice and, in some markets, as less-milled forms. Cooking makes the kernels expand and soften; water absorption, cooking method, and cultivar alter their cohesion, gloss, firmness, and final texture. The broad category does not identify one specific cultivar.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for short-grain rice

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English

Short-grain rice

English

SHORT GRAIN BROWN RICE

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English

short grain rice kernel

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English

short-grain white rice

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English

short-grain white rice (uncooked)

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Short-grain rice nutrition & diet

Short-grain rice nutritional value

Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
358kcal
Protein
6.5g
Carbs
79.2g
Fat
0.5g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Identify the short-grain rice variety and whether the reference is dry, cooked, cooled, seasoned, or formed into a prepared dish. Water absorption changes the apparent portion, while added oil, salt, sugar, vinegar, or broth belongs to the cooking method. Include only the rice portion when comparing references.

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Diet considerations

Short-grain rice is a plant-derived cereal grain. Its compatibility changes when mixed with wheat, barley, dairy, egg, meat, fish, or flavored seasoning, and when formed into coated or filled dishes. Portion size and cooking state influence its carbohydrate pattern, while accompanying sauces and proteins determine the complete dish classification.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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