BeslyRice (White & Brown): Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
How many calories are in rice? 130 per 100 g, and 234 for 1 cup cooked (180 g). That serving carries 4.8 g protein, 50.7 g carbs and 0.5 g fat.
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Rice (White & Brown) serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 130 | 2.7 | 28.2 | 0.3 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 37 | 0.8 | 8 | 0.1 |
| 1 cup cooked | 180 | 234 | 4.8 | 50.7 | 0.5 |
Where the calories in rice come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, rice gets 9% of its calories from protein, 89% from carbs and 2% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (2.7 g protein, 28.2 g carbs, 0.3 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in rice
A 1 cup cooked (180 g) of rice also contains 1.8 mg sodium, 0.7 g fiber, 0.1 g sugar and 0.1 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup cooked (180 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugar | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 35 mg | 63 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 18 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
How rice compares with similar foods
Besly has few foods in the same group, so this compares rice with the closest foods by calories per 100 g. At 130 kcal it is number 2 of 5, sorted from lowest to highest.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilapia | 128 | 26.2 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Rice (White & Brown) (this page) | 130 | 2.7 | 28.2 | 0.3 |
| Black Beans | 132 | 8.9 | 23.7 | 0.5 |
| Pasta | 157 | 5.9 | 31.3 | 0.9 |
| White Bread | 267 | 9.4 | 49.2 | 3.6 |
Forms and preparations of rice
Across the 5 forms listed for rice, calories range from 129 kcal per 100 g (Rice, cooked, NFS) to 174 kcal per 100 g (Rice, fried, NFS).
| Form or preparation (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Default serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Rice (main entry) | 130 | 2.7 | 28.2 | 0.3 | 1 cup cooked (180 g): 234 kcal |
| Brown Rice | 147 | 3.1 | 31.3 | 0.8 | 1 cup cooked (180 g): 265 kcal |
| Rice, cooked, NFS | 129 | 2.8 | 28.8 | 0.3 | 1 cup, cooked (158 g): 204 kcal |
| Rice, fried, NFS | 174 | 3.8 | 32.5 | 3.2 | 1 cup (198 g): 344 kcal |
| Rice pilaf | 137 | 3.3 | 24.2 | 3 | 1 cup (206 g): 282 kcal |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 cup cooked of rice?
1 cup cooked (180 g) of rice has 234 calories, with 4.8 g protein, 50.7 g carbs and 0.5 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of rice?
100 g of rice has 130 calories, 2.7 g protein, 28.2 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 37 calories.
Is rice low in carbs?
Carbs supply 89% of the calories in rice (protein 9%, fat 2%). Per 100 g there are 28.2 g of carbs, and 1 cup cooked (180 g) has 50.7 g, including 0.7 g of fiber.
Recipes with rice
- Mexican Cinnamon Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche)
- One-Skillet Chicken and Rice
- Baked Spinach and Brown Rice Casserole
- Beef and Vegetable Rice Ring
- Rice Pilaf with Peas
- Black Bean and Brown Rice Salad
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (FDC ID 168878; source tag “usda_fdc:168878”, record us.generic.white_rice). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.