Is rice fattening

I want to know if rice is good for me because I don’t want to put on weight.

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Rice meals are not fattening. In fact, they are perfect for dieting! The calorie of rice is not high compared to other foods. For example, a bowl of rice has 160 kcal, equivalent to a slice of 6 loaves of bread.

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On top of that, it is digested slowly, so it is difficult to accumulate as fat, and it can be said that it is a food that is difficult to gain weight. The main nutrients of rice are 77% carbohydrates and 7% protein, which are sources of energy for the body. In addition, it contains various nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre.