Calories in brown rice

USDA data · Updated October 12, 2026

Brown rice (1 cup, 202 g) has 248 calories, with 5.5 g of protein, 51.7 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 123 kcal.

Values are for Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.

Brown rice

Per 1 cup (202 g)

Calories248

Protein5.5 g

Carbohydrates51.7 g

Fiber3.2 g

Sugars0.5 g

Fat2 g

Sodium8 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Calories in brown rice by serving

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
100 g	100 g	123	2.7 g	25.6 g	1 g
1 cup	202 g	248	5.5 g	51.7 g	2 g
1 oz	28 g	35	0.8 g	7.3 g	0.3 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 9%Carbs 84%Fat 7%

Brown rice has a low energy density (1.2 kcal per gram). It provides 2.2 g of protein per 100 kcal.

Bread, rice & grains: calories compared

Per 100 g	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Oatmeal	71	2.5 g	12 g	1.5 g
Couscous	112	3.8 g	23.2 g	0.2 g
Quinoa	120	4.4 g	21.3 g	1.9 g
Brown rice	123	2.7 g	25.6 g	1 g
White rice	130	2.7 g	28.2 g	0.3 g
Pasta (cooked)	158	5.8 g	30.9 g	0.9 g
English muffin	235	7.7 g	46 g	1.8 g
Whole-wheat bread	252	12.4 g	42.7 g	3.5 g
Bagel	264	10.6 g	52.4 g	1.3 g
White bread	266	8.8 g	49.4 g	3.3 g
Flour tortilla	306	8.2 g	49.4 g	8 g
Rolled oats (dry)	379	13.2 g	67.7 g	6.5 g

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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169704. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in brown rice?

248 calories in 1 cup (202 g), or 123 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in brown rice?

5.5 g of protein in 1 cup (202 g) (2.7 g per 100 g).

How many carbs are in brown rice?

51.7 g of carbohydrates in 1 cup (202 g), including 3.2 g of fiber.