833 kcal P 0g C 0.84g F 99.1g
🍚 Cereal Grains and Pasta
Calories in Flour, rice, glutinous
Despite the name, glutinous rice flour contains zero gluten—it gets its stickiness from a unique starch composition.
358 kcal
What makes flour so powerful?
Glutinous rice flour, also known as sweet rice flour, is milled from short-grain or long-grain glutinous rice. Despite its misleading name, it contains absolutely no gluten. The "glutinous" label refers purely to its sticky, glue-like texture when cooked, which is driven by its starch composition. Regular rice contains a mix of amylose and amylopectin starches, but glutinous rice is almost entirely composed of amylopectin and virtually devoid of amylose. When heated with water, these highly branched amylopectin molecules gelatinize and create a uniquely chewy, elastic texture. This distinct chemistry makes it a foundational ingredient across East and Southeast Asia, used to craft mochi in Japan, tang yuan in China, and various chewy desserts in Thailand and the Philippines. Because it lacks gluten-forming proteins, it cannot be used to bake airy, yeasted breads on its own, but it excels at binding and providing structural chew to doughs and batters. Its ability to absorb water and harden slightly when cold also makes it a popular thickening agent for sauces and gravies that need to remain stable after freezing and thawing.
Naturally gluten-free
Despite the confusing name, this flour contains no gluten proteins, making it safe for celiac diets.
High in amylopectin
Its signature stickiness comes from a near-total absence of amylose, leaving only highly branched amylopectin starches.
Creates signature chew
When heated with water, the starches gelatinize to produce the distinct elastic texture found in mochi.
💡 When & how to use it
Because glutinous rice flour lacks gluten, it cannot be swapped 1:1 for wheat flour in baking. To use it effectively, blend it with water or milk and heat it to activate the starches' binding properties. It is ideal for making chewy dumplings, mochi, or thickening sauces that require freeze-thaw stability. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry to prevent the raw starch from absorbing ambient moisture and clumping. For a nutritional boost, pair it with protein-rich ingredients to balance its high carbohydrate density.
Calories by Serving Size
100g
358 kcal
P 6.69g C 80.1g F 1.16g
1 RACC (30g)
107 kcal
P 2g C 24g F 0.3g
200g
716 kcal
P 13.4g C 160.2g F 2.3g
50g
179 kcal
P 3.3g C 40.1g F 0.6g
Full Nutrition Facts
Per 100g — daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Calories 358
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.16g 1%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.1g 29%
Protein 6.69g 13%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.34mg 2%
Potassium 80mg 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
How does Flour fit your daily goals?
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Walking to burn 358 kcal
18%
of 2,000 kcal daily goal
6.69g
protein (13% of daily 50g)
6
servings until 2,000 kcal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Flour, rice, glutinous?
Flour, rice, glutinous contains 358 calories per 100g. A standard serving of 1 RACC (30g) provides 107 calories. It is relatively calorie-dense, so portion control is important.
How much protein does Flour, rice, glutinous have?
Flour, rice, glutinous provides 6.69g of protein per 100g, which is 13% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is not a primary protein source.
How many carbs are in Flour, rice, glutinous?
Flour, rice, glutinous contains 80.1g of carbohydrates per 100g .
Is Flour, rice, glutinous good for weight loss?
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