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Brown rice calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of brown rice contains 123 calories, with 2.7 g of protein, 25.6 g of carbohydrate and 1 g of fat. It provides 1.6 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Brown rice keeps the bran layer that white rice mills away, which brings modest extra fibre and a nuttier chew, though the calorie difference is smaller than its reputation suggests. It cooks slower and absorbs slightly less water. As with all rice, log it cooked — the raw-to-cooked weight change dwarfs any white-versus-brown difference.
Where the calories come from
Protein 9% Carbs 84% Fat 7%
How brown rice compares
Per 100 g, against the closest grains & pasta in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown rice | 123 kcal | 2.7 g | 25.6 g | 1 g |
| Long-grain parboiled white rice, cooked | 123 kcal | 2.9 g | 26.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Long-grain instant white rice, prepared | 124 kcal | 2.2 g | 26.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Gluten-free corn pasta, cooked | 126 kcal | 2.6 g | 27.9 g | 0.7 g |
| Homemade pasta without egg, cooked | 124 kcal | 4.4 g | 25.1 g | 1 g |
Nutrition facts for brown rice
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup cooked |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 kcal | 240 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 25.6 g | 50 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 2 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 3 g |
| Sugar | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in brown rice
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 0.97 mg | 42% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.6 mg | 16% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.8 µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 39 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 103 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 7% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common brown rice servings
How many calories in a portion of brown rice — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 123 kcal | 3 g | 26 g | 1 g |
| 1 cup (202 g) | 248 kcal | 5 g | 52 g | 2 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in brown rice?
Brown rice has 123 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 cup cooked (195 g) has about 240 calories.
How much protein is in brown rice?
Brown rice contains 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, or about 5 g per 1 cup cooked.
Is brown rice low in calories?
Compared with other grains & pasta it is: 123 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 342 kcal.
Are these brown rice calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169704 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
