Rice - white
carb · base score 0.5 · also listed as rice, white rice
What is it?
Rice - white is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 976 products
- Also listed as
- rice, white rice
Common questions about rice - white
Is Rice - white good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain rice - white?
976 UK products list rice - white as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is rice - white called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: rice, white rice. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade rice - white?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
Is white rice easy for dogs to digest?
White rice is a refined carbohydrate that is widely used in UK dog foods as a source of energy. It is generally considered gentle on the stomach compared with more fibrous grains, though it offers less fibre and fewer micronutrients than whole grains.
Why is white rice used in so many dog foods?
White rice provides a low cost, palatable starch that helps bind kibble and supply energy. On labels it may simply be listed as 'rice' or 'white rice'.
