Short Grain Rice

GrainRiceMildNeutralSlightly-sweetStarchyStickyTender

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 358
Protein (g): 6.7
Fat (g): 0.7
Carbs (g): 79
Fiber (g): 0.3
Sodium (mg): 1

Values reflect raw, unenriched white short-grain rice; cooked rice absorbs water and is less calorie-dense per 100g. Brown and enriched varieties vary in fiber and micronutrients.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Short grain rice consists of small, plump, rounded grains of japonica rice. It cooks tender and cohesive with a glossy surface and gentle chew, making it ideal for sushi, onigiri, rice bowls, and molded dishes. Typically sold polished as white rice, with brown and partially milled versions also common.\n\nCultivated widely in East Asia and later in California and other temperate regions, it traces to japonica rice domesticated in China. It anchors Japanese and Korean cuisines and features in regional styles like Calrose from California.