Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 123 kcal514.6 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 25.8 g
- Protein
- 2.4 g
- Total fat
- 1.1 g
- Dietary fiber
- 1 g
- Sodium
- 201 mg
- Calcium
- 5 mg
Nutrition referenceStaples & Grains
Brown Rice
Brown rice is a whole grain with the inedible hull removed but the bran and germ intact, giving it a nutty flavor and chewy texture. Per 100 g cooked it provides 123 calories with 25.8 g carbs and 2.4 g protein.
123
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 25.8g
- Protein
- 2.4g
- Fat
- 1.1g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Brown rice is a whole grain made by removing only the tough outer hull of the rice kernel, leaving the bran and germ intact. This gives it a nutty flavor and chewier texture than white rice. It is cooked by boiling or steaming and served as a staple side dish.
Nutritionally, cooked brown rice is mainly carbohydrate. Per 100 g it provides about 123 kcal, 25.8 g of carbohydrates, 2.4 g of protein, and 1.1 g of fat, with 1 g of dietary fiber, 201 mg of sodium, and 5 mg of calcium.
Brown rice retains more of the grain than white rice, but its calories per 100 g are similar once cooked. For accurate tracking, weigh the cooked rice as served and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 cup of cooked brown rice (about 195 g) provides roughly 240 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Brown Rice nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in brown rice?
Cooked brown rice provides about 123 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 cup serving (about 195 g) provides roughly 240 calories.
Is brown rice a whole grain?
Yes. Brown rice keeps its bran and germ, so it is a whole grain with more fiber than white rice. Cooked brown rice provides about 1 g of fiber per 100 g.
How is brown rice different from white rice?
Brown rice keeps the bran and germ layers that white rice removes, giving it a nuttier flavor, chewier texture, and slightly higher fiber. Their calories per 100 g are similar once cooked.
