Rice, white, Italian "Arborio" risotto, boiled in unsalted water

Arborio rice is a white Italian rice used to make risotto. The figures here describe rice boiled in unsalted water, rather than a prepared risotto dish. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 32g per 100g. The same amount contains 588 kJ of energy, 3.2g of protein and 0.5g of fat.

Carbohydrate provides energy for the body, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of tissues. This boiled rice contains only trace amounts of fibre and sugars, and very little salt or saturated fat. Adding stock, cheese or butter during preparation can increase the salt, fat and energy content of the finished dish. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.