Risotto rice, dry
Arborio, Carnaroli, or Vialone Nano
Nutrition Facts & Macros
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 340 | Calories from Fat 20 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 2g | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 70g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% | |
| Alcohol 0g | ||
| Protein 10g | 8% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Calories per gram: Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
Macronutrient Profile
Risotto FAQ
Table of Contents
Is risotto gluten-free?
Yes, all pure rice, including risotto rice, is naturally gluten-free. However, be aware when purchasing rice-based dishes or pre-packaged products as they may contain additional ingredients that are not gluten-free.
Is risotto low FODMAP?
Risotto rice in its dry form is low FODMAP. However, traditional risotto recipes often include high FODMAP ingredients like onion and garlic. If you are following a low FODMAP diet, consider modifying traditional recipes to suit your dietary needs.
Is risotto high in carbs?
Yes, risotto rice is naturally high in carbohydrates. A half-cup of risotto typically contains about 70 grams of carbohydrates, meeting about 25% of the recommended daily value (DV) for carbs. To put this in perspective, it's recommended that an average adult should consume approximately 225-325 grams of carbs daily, based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Is risotto high in cholesterol?
No, risotto is not high in cholesterol. Risotto itself does not contain any cholesterol. Cholesterol is only found in animal products. However, risotto recipes often include butter, cheese, or other animal products which do contain cholesterol. Therefore, the final dish's cholesterol content will depend on the specific recipe used.
Is risotto high in fiber?
No, risotto is not considered a high-fiber food. A half cup of risotto does not contain any fiber. The daily recommended fiber intake is 25 to 38 grams for adults. Therefore, risotto should be complemented with other high-fiber foods in your diet to meet your daily needs.
Is risotto keto?
No, risotto is not typically keto-friendly. The main ingredient in risotto is rice, specifically Arborio rice, which is a type of starchy, short-grained rice. A standard serving size of risotto (0.5 cup) has roughly 70 grams of carbohydrates, depending on the specific recipe used. The Keto diet typically limits carb intake to 20-50 grams per day, so a serving of risotto could potentially exceed a keto dieter's entire carb intake for the day.
Is risotto paleo?
No, risotto does not fit within the paleo diet. Risotto is made primarily from rice, which is a type of grain. The paleo diet excludes all grains, including rice. This is because the paleo diet is modeled after what our hunter-gatherer ancestors ate, and it's believed they did not eat grains.
Is risotto vegetarian?
Yes, risotto can be vegetarian, but it depends on how it is prepared. Traditional risotto recipes often include butter and cheese, but do not typically include meat. However, vegetable stock or broth is commonly used in place of chicken or beef stock in order to keep risotto vegetarian. Do note that some risotto recipes may include meat or seafood, so it's important to check the ingredients.
Is risotto vegan?
Risotto is not typically vegan as traditional risotto recipes often include butter and cheese, which are both animal-derived products. However, vegan variations of risotto can be made by using olive oil instead of butter and nutritional yeast or vegan cheeses as substitutes for traditional cheese. Again, be sure to check the ingredients.