Wild Rice contributes protein, phosphorus, and the B vitamins to the diet, and it is low in fat. 3 1/2 ounces of raw wild rice contains 353 calories. It contains:
14.10 grams protein
.79 grams fat
75.00 grams carbohydrate
19.00 milligrams calcium
339.00 milligrams phosphorus
4.20 milligrams iron
7.00 milligrams iron
200.00 milligrams potassium
.45 milligrams thiamine
.63 milligrams ribofavin
6.20 milligrams niacin
Wild rice should be stored in a tightly covered container, in a cool, dry place. It will keep indefinitely.
1 cup of raw wild rice yields 3 cups of cooked rice.
1 pound of raw wild rice equals approximately 2 3/4 cups.
-from "Composition of Foods," Agriculture handbook No. 8
U.S. Department of Agriculture
