Calories in brown rice (brown, cooked)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of brown rice (brown, cooked) contains 123 kcal, with 2.7 g of protein, 25.6 g of carbohydrate and 1 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 cup, about 202 g — is roughly 248 kcal.
That is a moderate calorie density, in the same range as cooked grains and lean meat.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 cup (202 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 kcal | 249 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.6 g | 51.7 g |
| Sugars | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 1.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 174 mg |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 6 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 70 g | 142 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 202 g | 248 | 5.5 g | 51.7 g | 2 g |
| 1 bowl | 200 g | 246 | 5.5 g | 51.2 g | 1.9 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 31 | 0.7 g | 6.4 g | 0.2 g |
| 50 g | 62 | 1.4 g | 12.8 g | 0.5 g |
| 100 g | 123 | 2.7 g | 25.6 g | 1 g |
| 150 g | 185 | 4.1 g | 38.4 g | 1.5 g |
| 200 g | 246 | 5.5 g | 51.2 g | 1.9 g |
| 250 g | 308 | 6.9 g | 64 g | 2.4 g |
| 300 g | 369 | 8.2 g | 76.7 g | 2.9 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For brown rice (brown, cooked) the split is:
- Protein: 2.7 g × 4 = 11 kcal — 9% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 25.6 g × 4 = 102 kcal — 84% of calories
- Fat: 1 g × 9 = 9 kcal — 7% of calories
- Most of the energy in brown rice (brown, cooked) comes from carbohydrate (84% of calories).
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 165 g.
Compare preparations
The same food, prepared differently. Cooking removes water (so calories per 100 g rise), adds fat (so they rise further), or both.
| Preparation | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White rice (cooked) | 130 | 2.7 g | 28.2 g | 0.3 g |
| White rice (dry, uncooked) | 365 | 7.1 g | 80 g | 0.7 g |
| Brown rice (brown, cooked)this page | 123 | 2.7 g | 25.6 g | 1 g |
What actually changes the number
Cooked brown rice is 123 kcal per 100 g — essentially the same as white rice, not lower. Its advantages are fibre and micronutrients, not calories; choose it for those reasons and not as a diet food.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of brown rice as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of brown rice?
100 g of brown rice (brown, cooked) contains 123 kcal (2.7 g protein, 25.6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of brown rice?
A typical serving of brown rice — 1 cup, about 202 g — has roughly 248 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in brown rice?
Brown rice (brown, cooked): 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, which is low. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of brown rice equals 200 kcal?
At 123 kcal per 100 g, about 165 g of brown rice equals 200 kcal.
Can I track brown rice by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies brown rice on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 169704: "Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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