🍚 Cooked white rice: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of cooked white rice has about 130 kcal; 1 cup (160 g) has about 208 kcal. Below are the calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat per 100 g and per typical portion.
Calories in a typical portion
A typical portion is 1 cup (160 g), with about 208 kcal and 4.3 g of protein: roughly 10% of a 2,000 kcal reference day.
| 100 g | 1 cup (160 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories (kcal) | 130 | 208 |
| Protein (g) | 2.7 | 4.3 |
| Carbs (g) | 28 | 44.8 |
| Fat (g) | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Where do the calories come from?
Most of the energy comes from carbohydrates: about 89% of the calories. Per 100 g: 2.7 g protein, 28 g carbohydrates and 0.3 g fat.
How to log it accurately
The biggest error comes from the amount, not the food: a generous serving can be twice the typical portion. In Balanza you photograph the plate and it estimates the grams, or you pick a portion from the search, and you can adjust the grams before saving.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a portion of cooked white rice?
1 cup (160 g): about 208 kcal and 4.3 g of protein.
How many calories are in 100 g of cooked white rice?
100 g of cooked white rice has about 130 kcal, with 2.7 g protein, 28 g carbohydrates and 0.3 g fat.
Is cooked white rice high in protein?
No. Only about 2.7 g of protein per 100 g. To raise the protein of the meal, add a source such as eggs, chicken, fish, legumes or yogurt.
How do I track cooked white rice in my food diary?
The easiest way: photograph the plate in the Balanza app or type the food name, and the amount, calories and protein are worked out for you. You can adjust the grams before saving.
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Values are approximate and rounded, per 100 g of the edible part, based on food composition tables such as USDA FoodData Central. Real values vary with brand, variety and preparation. They are guidance, not a laboratory measurement.