Research has shown that wild rice has powerful antioxidant and lipid-lowering properties. It's also a rich source of dietary fiber. Getting sufficient dietary fiber is essential for keeping cholesterol low. Wild rice is a good source of Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA). It’s slightly higher in protein than most whole grains and is a good source of fiber, folate, magnesium and a slew of other beneficial nutrients.

Plus, like black rice, it’s better for your waistline and overall health than most grains that are filled with refined carbohydrates.

In fact, evidence points to wild rice being able to potentially reduce birth defects, improve bone health and so much more. Wild Rice is one of the world's most powerful Superfoods.

Nutrition Facts

One cup of cooked wild rice contains about:

• 166 calories
• 35 grams carbohydrates
• 6.5 grams protein
• 0.6 gram fat
• 3 grams fiber
• 0.5 milligram manganese (23 percent DV)
• 2.2 milligrams zinc (15 percent DV)
• 52.5 milligrams magnesium (13 percent DV)
• 134 milligrams phosphorus (13 percent DV)
• 2.1 milligrams niacin (11 percent DV)
• 0.2 milligram vitamin B6 (11 percent DV)
• 42.6 micrograms folate (11 percent DV)
• 0.2 milligram copper (10 percent DV)
• 0.1 milligram riboflavin (8 percent DV)
• 0.1 milligram thiamine (6 percent DV)
• 1 milligram iron (5 percent DV)
• 166 milligrams potassium (5 percent DV)