Cooked Rice & Lentils
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 91.87 g | 33% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 75.67 g | 31% |
| Sugars | 3.56 g | 10% |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% |
| Protein | 22.29 g | 45% |
| Total Fat | 14.64 g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.07 g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.1 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.87 g | - |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0.82 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2.97 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 2811.21 mg | 122% |
| Potassium | 789.91 mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 58.99 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 100.26 mg | 24% |
| Iron | 9.46 mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 3.3 mg | 30% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
0.1%
Vitamin C
3%
Vitamin D
0%
Vitamin E
14%
Vitamin K
10%
Vitamin B1
53%
Vitamin B2
13%
Vitamin B3
34%
Vitamin B5
40%
Vitamin B6
26%
Vitamin B7
-
Vitamin B9
45%
Vitamin B12
0%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
5%
Iron
53%
Magnesium
24%
Phosphorus
34%
Potassium
17%
Sodium
122%
Zinc
30%
Copper
68%
Manganese
73%
Selenium
35%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
Protein Quality
Leucine
12%
Isoleucine
14%
Valine
16%
Lysine
6%
Tryptophan
15%
Threonine
11%
Phenylalanine
20%
Methionine
16%
Histidine
11%
Guidelines recommend a serving of protein with each meal and 1.2-1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per day.
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FAQ
Yes, cooked rice and lentils are considered healthy. Per serving, it has about 146.8 kcal, 23.0 g carbs, 4.1 g fiber, 5.6 g protein, 3.7 g fat, and 702.8 mg sodium, so it may offer useful fiber and protein, but the sodium is fairly high for one serving. Depending on your diet, you might want to adjust the salt levels used in your dish in order to manage sodium levels.
Yes, however it can still raise blood sugar. Per serving, it has 23.0 g carbs with 4.1 g fiber, and lentils are often linked to lower post meal glucose responses compared with starchy control foods. Lentils have been found to consistently lower acute blood glucose response versus starchy controls, with a minimum effective serving of around 110 g cooked lentils.
Yes, however, not to the extent you may think. Cooked rice and lentils has 0 mg cholesterol and 4.1 g fiber per serving, and a meta analysis of pulse foods (beans, chickpeas, lentils, peas) found LDL cholesterol decreased by about 0.17 mmol/L at roughly 1 serving daily over a median of 6 weeks.
Yes you can. However, if you are trying to control your blood pressure, you may need to reduce your salt content in accordance to the diet prescribed by a medical professional.
Food Health: Research and Evidence
Scientific research and expert reviews suggest that certain components in infant formula, such as specific fats and nutrients, can contribute to better cardiovascular health and improved blood sugar control in infants.
1. Food Health: Research and Evidence
Source: SpringerLink, 2024
Summary: Scientific research and expert reviews suggest that certain components in infant formula, such as specific fats and nutrients, can contribute to better cardiovascular health and improved blood sugar control in infants.
Read More: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13668-024-00561-9
2. Food Health: Research and Evidence
Source: SpringerLink, 2024
Summary: Scientific research and expert reviews suggest that certain components in infant formula, such as specific fats and nutrients, can contribute to better cardiovascular health and improved blood sugar control in infants.
Read More: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13668-024-00561-9
