Nutrition and safety
wild rice is high in protein。 the amino acid lysine and dietary fiber, and low in fat. Like true rice, it does not contain gluten. It is also a good source of certain minerals and B vitamins. According to Self's online NutritionData, 1 cup of cooked wild rice would provide 5% or more of the daily value of thiamin, riboflavin, iron, and potassium; 10% or more of the daily value of niacin, b6, folate, magnesium, phosphorus; 15% of zinc; and over 20% of manganese.
Wild rice seeds can be infected by the highly toxic fungus ergot, which is dangerous if eaten. Infected grains will have pink or purplish blotches or growths of the fungus, from the size of a seed to several times larger.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size1/4 cup(46g) uncooked
3/4 cup cooked
Serving about 10 per bag
Amount per serving
Calories Fat Carlories
%DV*
Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Chokesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugas 1g
Protein 6g
VitaminA 0%
VitaminC 0%
Calcium 0%
Iron 6%