Fried rice is a dish of cooked rice stir-fried in a wok or pan with vegetables, egg, and seasonings such as soy sauce. It is a popular way to use leftover rice and is a staple in many Asian cuisines.
Nutritionally, fried rice is mainly carbohydrate from the rice, with added fat from the cooking oil. Per 100 g it provides about 174 kcal, 32.5 g of carbohydrates, 3.8 g of protein, and 3.2 g of fat, with 361 mg of sodium and 11 mg of calcium.
Fried rice calories vary with the amount of oil and added ingredients. For accurate tracking, weigh the rice and note the recipe, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Fried Rice?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 cup serving (about 200 g) provides roughly 348 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
174 kcal
32.5 g
3.8 g
3.2 g
1 cup
200 g
348 kcal
65 g
7.7 g
6.4 g
1/2 cup
100 g
174 kcal
32.5 g
3.8 g
3.2 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
174 kcal
Energy (kJ)
729 kJ
Protein
3.84 g
Carbohydrates
32.5 g
Fat
3.19 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Sugars
0.62 g
Saturated fat
0.493 g
Trans fat
0.009 g
Sodium
361 mg
Calcium
11 mg
Potassium
69 mg
Magnesium
9.7 mg
Iron
0.46 mg
Zinc
0.69 mg
Vitamin D
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
22 µg
Retinol
10 µg
Beta-carotene
128 µg
Alpha-carotene
38 µg
Questions and answers
Fried Rice nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in fried rice?
Fried rice provides about 174 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 cup serving (about 200 g) provides roughly 348 calories.
Is fried rice high in carbs?
Yes. Fried rice provides about 32.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, from the rice.
What makes fried rice high in calories?
The cooking oil and added ingredients such as egg and meat add calories to the rice.