Brown RiceNutrition reference
Staples & Grains

Brown Rice

Brown rice is a whole grain with only the outer hull removed, retaining the bran and germ. Per 100 g of dry rice it provides about 366 calories with 76.7 g carbs.

365.5
kcalper 100g
Carbs
76.69g
Protein
7.25g
Fat
3.31g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Raw brown long-grain unenriched rice grain, edible portion
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion
Energy (kcal)
365.5 kcal
Protein
7.25305 g
Carbohydrates
76.688 g
Fat
3.306 g
Dietary fiber
3 g
Sodium1
<2.5 mg
More nutrients11
Energy (kJ)
1529.3 kJ
Calcium
8.058 mg
Potassium
250.1 mg
Magnesium
115 mg
Iron
1.242 mg
Zinc
1.854 mg
Vitamin B1
0.3263 mg
Vitamin B2
0.102 mg
Vitamin B3
6.271 mg
Vitamin B6
0.1606 mg
Vitamin B7
4.988 µg
  1. Unknown

Data sources

2
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods

    2512380 · Foundation Foods release 2026-04-30

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    169703 · SR Legacy release April 2018

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Brown rice is a whole grain that keeps its bran and germ layers after the inedible hull is removed. It has a chewy texture and nutty flavor and is more nutritious than white rice.

Nutritionally, brown rice is mostly carbohydrate. Per 100 g of dry rice it provides about 366 kcal, 76.7 g of carbohydrates, 7.3 g of protein, 3.3 g of fat, and 3.0 g of dietary fiber.

Brown rice is cooked by boiling or steaming. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Brown Rice?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of dry rice. A typical cup of dry brown rice (about 190 g) provides roughly 694 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g365.5 kcal76.7 g7.3 g3.3 g
1 cup dry190 g694.5 kcal145.7 g13.8 g6.3 g
1/2 cup dry95 g347.2 kcal72.9 g6.9 g3.1 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
365.5 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1529.3 kJ
Protein
7.25305 g
Carbohydrates
76.688 g
Fat
3.306 g
Dietary fiber
3 g
Sodium1
<2.5 mg
Calcium
8.058 mg
Potassium
250.1 mg
Magnesium
115 mg
Iron
1.242 mg
Zinc
1.854 mg
Vitamin B1
0.3263 mg
Vitamin B2
0.102 mg
Vitamin B3
6.271 mg
Vitamin B6
0.1606 mg
Vitamin B7
4.988 µg

Questions and answers

Brown Rice nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in brown rice?

Brown rice provides about 366 calories per 100 g of dry rice. A typical cup of dry rice (about 190 g) provides roughly 694 calories.

Is brown rice a whole grain?

Yes. Brown rice keeps its bran and germ layers, making it a whole grain.

Is brown rice gluten-free?

Yes. Brown rice is naturally gluten-free.