Baby rice pudding

Baby rice pudding is a smooth, creamy, and easily digestible porridge made from finely ground rice cooked with milk or water. It is a classic first solid food for infants across many cultures, often prepared with simple ingredients like rice, water, and sometimes a touch of butter or fruit puree for flavor.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

It is primarily a source of carbohydrates for energy, with a moderate amount of protein if made with milk, and is low in fat. A typical serving provides essential nutrients like iron (if fortified) and calcium, with a calorie range of approximately 80-120 kcal per small serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	2.5 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	80 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Vitamin A	60 µg
Vitamin D	1.5 µg
Thiamin (B1)	0.15 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.18 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a universal 'first food' across diverse cuisines, from European 'rice cereal' to Asian 'congee' for babies. Nutritionally, its unique value lies in its hypoallergenic nature and easy digestibility, making it a gentle introduction to solid foods for a baby's developing digestive system.