White Rice Calories Calculator
Cooked white rice is an easily digestible complex carbohydrate staple supplying ~130 calories per 100 grams. Standard cooked long-grain rice contains 28.2g carbs, 2.7g protein, and negligible fat.
Calories in White Rice per 100g
According to the official USDA FoodData Central laboratory analysis, a standard 100-gram serving of white rice (Cooked, long-grain, steamed) contains 130 calories. Its macronutrient profile comprises 2.7g protein, 28.2g carbohydrates, and 0.3g dietary fat, with approximately 68.4g of bound water.
White Rice Calories by Weighed Portion
Look up exact nutritional values across standard dietary serving increments:
| Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 33 kcal | 0.7 g | 7.0 g | 0.1 g |
| 50 g | 65 kcal | 1.4 g | 14.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 75 g | 98 kcal | 2.0 g | 21.1 g | 0.2 g |
| 100 g | 130 kcal | 2.7 g | 28.2 g | 0.3 g |
| 150 g | 195 kcal | 4.1 g | 42.3 g | 0.4 g |
| 200 g | 260 kcal | 5.4 g | 56.4 g | 0.6 g |
| 250 g | 325 kcal | 6.8 g | 70.5 g | 0.8 g |
| 300 g | 390 kcal | 8.1 g | 84.6 g | 0.9 g |
| 400 g | 520 kcal | 10.8 g | 112.8 g | 1.2 g |
| 500 g | 650 kcal | 13.5 g | 141.0 g | 1.5 g |
Nutritional Profile of White Rice (per 100g)
Raw vs. Cooked White Rice Dynamics
100g of dry raw rice (~365 kcal) absorbs ~180g of boiling water during cooking to yield approximately 280g of cooked rice. The total caloric payload remains unchanged, but energy density drops from 3.65 kcal/g dry to 1.30 kcal/g cooked.
Factors That Change White Rice Calories
Calorie density varies with water absorption (sticky vs fluffy rice), cooking duration, and added oils or butter. Always record the exact preparation method and use a calibrated digital kitchen scale for optimal caloric tracking precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in 100g of white rice? ↓
100 grams of white rice (Cooked, long-grain, steamed) contains exactly 130 calories, with 2.7g protein, 28.2g carbohydrates, and 0.3g fat.
How many calories are in 50g of white rice? ↓
50 grams of white rice provides 65 calories (1.4g protein, 14.1g carbs, and 0.1g fat).
How many calories are in 200g of white rice? ↓
200 grams of white rice provides 260 calories (5.4g protein, 56.4g carbs, and 0.6g fat).
What factors alter the calories in white rice? ↓
Calorie density varies with water absorption (sticky vs fluffy rice), cooking duration, and added oils or butter.