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Cooked brown rice - calories and nutrition information

100 g of cooked brown rice has 123 kcal, 2.7 g protein, 24 g carbs, and 1 g fat. A serving with a meal (about 180 g) has about 221 kcal.

Serving
Cooked brown rice, 100 g123 kcal515 kJ
Protein2.7 g9% of energy
Carbs24 g83% of energy
Fat1 g8% of energy
Fiber
1.6 g
Sugars
0.2 g
Salt
0.01 g

Nutrition information: cooked brown rice

NutrientCarbs 100 g% RI*Serving (180 g)
Energy123 kcal515 kJ6%221 kcal925 kJ
Fat1 g1%1.8 g
of which saturated fatty acids0.3 g2%0.5 g
Carbs24 g9%43.2 g
of which sugars0.2 g0%0.4 g
Fiber1.6 g-2.9 g
Protein2.7 g5%4.9 g
Salt0.01 g0%0.02 g
Water70.3 g-126.5 g

* RI = reference intake for an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Carbs exclude fiber, as shown on EU food labels.

How many calories are in cooked brown rice?

Calories and macronutrients in typical servings. Use the calculator at the top of the page to calculate a different weight.

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tablespoon15 g18 kcal0.4 g3.6 g0.2 g
100 g123 kcal2.7 g24 g1 g
Serving180 g221 kcal4.9 g43.2 g1.8 g
Cup210 g258 kcal5.7 g50.4 g2.1 g

Vitamins and minerals

Per 100 g, cooked brown rice contains the most vitamin B1 (16% of the NRV), vitamin B3 (16%), and phosphorus (15%). We show nutrients that provide at least 2% of the NRV per 100 g.

NutrientCarbs 100 g% RI
Potassium86 mg4%
Magnesium39 mg10%
Phosphorus103 mg15%
Iron0.6 mg4%
Zinc0.7 mg7%
Vitamin B1 (thiamin)0.18 mg16%
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)0.07 mg5%
Vitamin B3 (niacin)2.6 mg16%
Vitamin B60.12 mg9%
Folate9 µg5%

Not included: selenium—US source data reflects fortification, additives, or growing conditions, so the values would be overstated for Polish equivalents.

Cooked brown rice compared with other foods

Cooked brown rice has more calories per 100 g than 19% of the grain products in our chart. Here are foods from the groats, rice, pasta, and cereal category with similar calorie counts (kcal per 100 g):

  1. Cooked couscous112 kcal
  2. Cooked millet groats119 kcal
  3. Cooked quinoa120 kcal
  4. Cooked barley groats123 kcal
  5. Cooked brown rice123 kcal
  6. Cooked parboiled rice123 kcal
  7. Cooked white rice130 kcal
  8. Cooked egg pasta138 kcal
  9. Cooked whole-wheat pasta149 kcal

FAQs

How many calories are in a meal-sized serving of cooked brown rice?
A serving of cooked brown rice with a meal (about 180 g) has about 221 kcal: 4.9 g protein, 43.2 g carbs, and 1.8 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of cooked brown rice?
100 g of cooked brown rice has 123 kcal (515 kJ). For comparison, 100 g of uncooked brown rice has 367 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked brown rice?
Cooked brown rice has 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, while a serving with a meal has about 4.9 g.
How many carbs are in cooked brown rice?
100 g of cooked brown rice contains 24 g of digestible carbs, including 0.2 g of sugars, plus 1.6 g of fiber.

Data source: USDA FoodData Central, SR28 database - “Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked” (NDB 20037). Polish names and serving sizes: EatSee editorial team. Values are estimates and depend on the variety, size, and preparation method; for packaged products, check the label for exact information. This page is for informational purposes only and does not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian. Updated: . How we create our calorie chart.