Rice contains no cholesterol and no gluten, making it a good choice for low cholesterol or gluten-free diets. Therefore, it is a safe food for people who are gluten intolerant. This includes people with Celiac Disease. It can be a staple food item for someone needing a completely gluten-free diet.
It is also an important source of B vitamins, including thiamin (0.26mg), niacin (2.33mg) and folate (92mg). It is also a source of the following minerals: calcium (16mg), iron (1.9mg), magnesium (68mg) and manganese (0.75mg).
However, please note that B vitamins are water-soluble. Thus, the amount of B vitamins in rice can be reduced by rinsing it before cooking or using too much water and pouring off the excess afterwards.