Rice Bread

Rice bread is very versatile and tastes best toasted.

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Rice breads are gluten-free, so they’re good substitutes for people with wheat allergies. They’re somewhat gritty and porous, but this characteristic can be overcome by toasting.

Varieties

Rice bread is available in white and brown rice varieties, and may contain nuts, seeds, and fruit juice sweeteners.

Buying and storing tips

Buy rice bread in the refrigerated- or frozen-foods section of natural food stores or supermarkets. Store in a plastic bag at room temperature, and use within a week.

Availability

Rice bread is available year-round.

Preparation, uses, and tips

Rice bread’s taste is greatly improved by toasting. Serve toasted rice bread with whole-fruit spread or honey, or top with mashed white beans, minced garlic, olive oil, chopped basil and diced tomatoes.

Nutritional Highlights

Rice bran bread, 1 slice
Calories: 65
Protein: 2.4g
Carbohydrate: 11.7g
Total Fat: 1.2g
Fiber: 1.3g
*Good source of: Selenium (7.7mcg), and Thiamine (0.17)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.

Health benefits and concerns

Health benefits and concerns for bread
Many health benefits and concerns associated with this food are applicable to other breads. Read about health benefits and concerns for bread for a full description.

The information presented in this website is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of U.S. registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.