Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The graded gruel series (manda-peya-vilepi) is Ayurveda's re-feeding protocol — the first food after fever, fasting and cleansing.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Rice cooked in 6–14 parts water to the desired thinness; strain for manda, keep grains for peya/vilepi.
Classical Provenance: Charaka (peyadi krama); classical samsarjana protocol.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- thin (manda) for the weakest digestion, thicker (vilepi) as strength returns
- pinch of rock salt and dry ginger
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Rice gruel
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (200g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 36 kcal | 73 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.0 g | 16.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.01 g | 0.02 g |
| Total Fat | 0.07 g | 0.1 g |
| Calcium | 2.9 mg | 5.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.43 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Magnesium | 2.5 mg | 5.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 11.5 mg | 23.0 mg |
| Potassium | 12 mg | 23 mg |
| Sodium | 97 mg | 195 mg |
| Zinc | 0.11 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Manganese | 0.11 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg | 3.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.01 µg | 0.02 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.00 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.42 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 38.7 µg | 77.4 µg |
| Choline | 0.6 mg | 1.2 mg |
