White Rice calories & macros
130 calories per 100 g · 205 calories per 1 cup (158 g). White Rice (cooked).
Cooked white rice is about 205 calories per cup — an easy, cheap carbohydrate that shows up in cuisines worldwide. It digests quickly and has little fiber, which makes it gentle on the stomach but less filling than its brown counterpart. Measuring cooked rice by the cup is the single easiest way to keep this staple from quietly inflating a meal's calories.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup (158 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 | 205 |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 4.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28.2 g | 44.6 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 0.6 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central #169756 (Rice, white, long-grain, cooked). Values are for the edible portion and vary with variety, ripeness, and preparation.
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Frequently asked
How many calories in a cup of white rice?
A cup of cooked white rice (158 g) has about 205 calories and 45 g of carbohydrate.
White rice vs brown rice for weight loss?
They are close in calories, but brown rice has more fiber and is a bit more filling. The bigger lever is portion size — measure either one.