Chinese Consume 30 Percent of World Output of Rice

Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima. As a cereal grain, it is the most widely consumed staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in Asia.

Nutrition Facts:

Rice, white, long-grain, cooked

Amount Per 100 grams1 cup (158 g)100 grams

Calories 130

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.3 g	0%
Saturated fat 0.1 g	0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg	0%
Sodium 1 mg	0%
Potassium 35 mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 28 g	9%
Dietary fiber 0.4 g	1%
Sugar 0.1 g
Protein 2.7 g	5%

Vitamin A	0%	Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	1%	Iron	1%
Vitamin D	0%	Vitamin B-6	5%
Vitamin B-12	0%	Magnesium	3%

*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

China's Share of Global Consumption:

• Aluminum: 54% 
• Copper: 48% 
• Zinc: 46% 
• Steel: 45% 
• Rice: 30% 
• Gold: 23% 
• Wheat: 17% 
• Oil: 12% 
• Gas: 6%