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Rice scan
GREEN
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Scan recording
Direct answer: The preparation assessed here gives Rice a GREEN DietVox result for Acid Reflux. It refers to the plain prepared Rice serving described here. Personal food and drink triggers can differ. See NIDDK guidance on eating, diet and GERD for general guidance.
Reading this result
Use the exact version shown here. Dry, cooked, refined, whole-grain, flavoured and ready-to-eat products use different serving bases. Match the dry or cooked basis and include sauces, oils, milk, spreads and toppings.
Identity and data record
- DietVox catalogues Rice in the grains category, with the subtype “Staple”.
- The imported scientific or reference name is Oryza sativa.
- Nutrition provenance for the reference form points to USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 168878. Do not transfer it automatically to another recipe.
Results beyond this protocol
Across DietVox, the same food is GREEN for Acid Reflux, GREEN for Low Sugar, AMBER for Weight Loss and AMBER for Balanced Eating. The four outputs are not interchangeable. These are DietVox comparison labels, not physiological claims. Protocol context: NIDDK guidance on eating, diet and GERD.
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Source scope and editorial status
NIDDK guidance on eating, diet and GERD and USDA FoodData Central were checked on 28 July 2026. DietVox Editorial prepared this page; it has not been medically reviewed. The rating is limited to the reference form and protocol.
Nutrition data provenance: DietVox matched the imported per-100g profile to USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 168878, Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked. Checked 28 July 2026.
How It Works
The Rice result reflects a reference food form and the Acid Reflux protocol. It does not depend on a food-specific physiological claim; see NIDDK guidance on eating, diet and GERD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is brown rice or white rice better for acid reflux?
There is not enough GERD-specific evidence to rank brown and white rice or to use either for a flare-up. NIDDK notes that food triggers vary by person; choose the rice and portion you tolerate rather than treating fibre content as a reflux treatment or risk prediction. NIDDK
What are the worst things to add to rice if I have GERD?
Rice dishes can include ingredients that you may not tolerate. NIDDK lists acidic foods, spicy foods and higher-fat foods among common symptom links, but it does not list onion or garlic. Use your symptom record rather than assuming the listed additions must affect everyone. NIDDK
Can eating too much rice at once trigger my GERD symptoms?
Rice is not guaranteed to be safe for every person. Meal size can be part of a personal symptom pattern, but no rice-specific amount that prevents reflux was identified. NHS advises avoiding large meals and eating smaller meals more often for heartburn and acid reflux. NHS
Does the type of rice (e.g., Basmati, Jasmine, Arborio) matter for GERD?
No GERD-specific evidence was identified to rank Basmati, Jasmine or Arborio rice. Preparation and accompanying ingredients may matter to an individual, so use the variety you prefer and record repeated symptom patterns.
