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Ayurvedic Dravya · Grain · — kcal / 100g

White rice Shali

Also known as: basmati rice, long-grain rice

White rice is a traditional Ayurvedic grain valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.

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White rice — Ayurvedic Grain & USDA Nutrition

White rice — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Soft, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Vasanta, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemanta, Shishira · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

White rice is a traditional Ayurvedic grain valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Well cooked and warm; aged rice is considered lighter than new rice. Basmati is the most sattvic variety.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27 (Shali varga); Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Dhanya varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • mung dal (kitchari)
  • ghee
  • cumin
  • cooked vegetables

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: diabetes (large portions)
  • Contraindication: kapha excess with weight gain

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for White rice

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup cooked (158g):

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