Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa or less commonly Oryza glaberrima. The name wild rice is usually used for species of the genera Zizania and Porteresia, both wild and domesticated, although the term may also be used for primitive or uncultivated varieties of Oryza.

Is rice a protein?

Protein: Rice has one of the lowest protein contents (7%) among the cereals. The bran layers and embryo are richer in nonstarch constituents than the milled (white) rice (Table 1). The major nutritional advantage of brown rice, over milled rice, is its higher content of B vitamins and dietary fiber.

What kind of rice is high in protein?

Red rice. Red rice varieties, such as Himalayan red rice and Thai red cargo rice, are deeply pigmented and contain an impressive array of nutrients and beneficial plant compounds. This type is higher in protein and fiber than white rice varieties, but where it really shines is in its antioxidant content.