Is white rice easier to digest?

Yes, removing the bran makes it easier for the digestive tract to process, providing instant energy.

白米は玄米より消化に良いですか？

はい、外皮を取り除いているため胃腸への負担が少なく、素早くエネルギーを補給できます。

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Polished Rice精白米 (乾) · Seihakumai · ข้าวขาว

The raw state exhibits higher nutrient density per gram than cooked rice due to the lack of water weight. During the polishing process, most thiamin (B1) is removed, which historically led to nutritional deficiencies if not balanced with B-rich side dishes.

Overview

Dry, polished short-grain rice intended for cooking, characterized by high starch concentration and long shelf life.

Standard portion: 100 g
Approx. 342 kcal per serving

Food noteShow details

Standard Japanese "Uruchimai" is the foundation of the national diet
Valued for its texture and purity. It should always be rinsed to remove excess surface starch and cooked properly to ensure optimal digestibility.

IngredientsShow details

Rice

Serving guidanceShow details

Best with

Legumes (complete protein)
B-vitamin sources

Use caution with

High sugar diets
Sedentary lifestyle

Pros & consShow details

Pros

High energy density
Long storage life
Gluten-free

Cons

Low fiber
High glycemic load
Stripped of micronutrients

Calorie comparisonShow details

Calories, protein, carbs, and fat (PCF) by serving unit.
Serving	Calories	Protein (P)	Carbs (C)	Fat (F)
1 serve100 g	342 kcal	5.3 g	83.1 g	0.8 g
Per 50 g50 g	171 kcal	2.65 g	41.55 g	0.4 g
Per 100 g100 g	342 kcal	5.3 g	83.1 g	0.8 g
Per 150 g150 g	513 kcal	7.95 g	124.65 g	1.2 g
Per 200 g200 g	684 kcal	10.6 g	166.2 g	1.6 g
Per 250 g250 g	855 kcal	13.25 g	207.75 g	2 g

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Amount (g)

Nutrition facts label

Amount: 100 gLabel serving size: 100 g

Calories342 kcal

NutrientAdult % DV

Nutrition facts for selected amount
Nutrient	Amount · Adult % DV
Protein	5.3 g11% of adult daily value
Net Carbs	82.6 g30% of adult daily value
Fat	0.8 g1% of adult daily value
Fiber	0.5 g1.8% of adult daily value
Sodium	0 mg0% of adult daily value
Total Carbs	83.1 g30% of adult daily value
Sugar	—
Vitamin A	0 mcg0% of adult daily value
Vitamin C	0 mg0% of adult daily value
Calcium	5 mg0.4% of adult daily value
Iron	0.8 mg4.4% of adult daily value
Vitamin D	0 mcg0% of adult daily value
Vitamin E	0.1 mg0.7% of adult daily value
Vitamin K	0 mcg0% of adult daily value
Thiamine	0.08 mg
Riboflavin	0.02 mg1.5% of adult daily value
Niacin	1.2 mg7.5% of adult daily value
Vitamin B6	0.12 mg7.1% of adult daily value
Folate	12 mcg3% of adult daily value
Vitamin B12	0 mcg0% of adult daily value
Biotin	1.4 mcg4.7% of adult daily value
Pantothenic Acid	0.66 mg13% of adult daily value
Phosphorus	95 mg7.6% of adult daily value
Iodine	0 mcg0% of adult daily value
Magnesium	23 mg5.5% of adult daily value
Zinc	1.4 mg13% of adult daily value
Selenium	2 mcg3.6% of adult daily value
Copper	0.22 mg24% of adult daily value
Manganese	0.81 mg35% of adult daily value
Molybdenum	69 mcg153% of adult daily value
Potassium	89 mg1.9% of adult daily value
Cholesterol	0 mg0% of adult daily value
Totalcarbohydrate	83.1 g

Percent daily values are based on standard adult recommended intake.

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