How many calories are in rice?

Rice has about 130 calories per 100g.

How many calories are in a typical portion of rice?

A typical portion (1 cup, 158 g) has about 205 kcal and 4.3 g of protein.

Rice provides around 2.7g of protein per 100g.

Yes. Use these nutrition estimates to log meals and compare your daily calorie and macro totals.

Rice has 130 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (158 g) has about 205 kcal.

A staple grain and a major carbohydrate source. Nutrition values below are estimates per 100g and can help you track calories and macros.

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Typical portions

Grams

Portion	Weight	Calories	Protein
100 g	100 g	130 kcal	2.7 g
1 cup	158 g	205 kcal	4.3 g
½ cup	79 g	103 kcal	2.1 g

These numbers are for cooked rice. Dry rice has roughly 360 kcal per 100 g, so check which one your scale shows.
Swapping half the rice for vegetables cuts a cup-sized portion from about 205 to about 130 kcal.

Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult at a steady pace.

How many calories are in rice?: Rice has about 130 calories per 100g.
How many calories are in a typical portion of rice?: A typical portion (1 cup, 158 g) has about 205 kcal and 4.3 g of protein.
Is rice high in protein?: Rice provides around 2.7g of protein per 100g.
Can I use this for meal tracking?: Yes. Use these nutrition estimates to log meals and compare your daily calorie and macro totals.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central. Values are averages; brands and preparation can differ.

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