🍚 Rice Calorie Calculator

Find out how many calories are in your rice serving. Choose the rice variety, select whether it is cooked or uncooked, and enter the weight to estimate its calories, carbohydrates, protein, fat and fibre.

Type of rice Amount (grams)

Select the type of rice and enter the amount to calculate its nutritional values.

Calories in cooked rice by serving size

The following table shows the estimated calories in common portions of cooked white, brown and basmati rice. Use it as a quick reference when planning meals or tracking your calorie intake.

Cooked amount	White rice	Brown rice	Basmati
100g cooked	130 kcal	123 kcal	121 kcal
150g cooked (serving)	195 kcal	185 kcal	182 kcal
200g cooked	260 kcal	246 kcal	242 kcal
250g cooked	325 kcal	308 kcal	303 kcal
300g cooked	390 kcal	369 kcal	363 kcal

Values are estimates for plain cooked rice without added oil, butter or sauces. Actual calories may differ depending on the rice variety and the amount of water absorbed during cooking.

Nutritional values of cooked rice per 100g

Rice provides most of its energy through carbohydrates, along with smaller amounts of protein and fat. Brown rice generally contains more fibre than white rice, although exact nutritional values vary by product and preparation.

Nutrient	White rice	Brown rice	Basmati
Calories	130 kcal	123 kcal	121 kcal
Carbohydrates	28.2g	25.6g	25.2g
Protein	2.7g	2.6g	3.5g
Fat	0.3g	0.9g	0.4g
Fibre	0.4g	1.8g	0.4g

Nutritional figures are approximate reference values. Check the packaging of your specific product if you need more precise information.

Cooked vs uncooked rice calories: what is the difference?

One of the most common mistakes when calculating rice calories is mixing up cooked and uncooked weights. Dry rice contains much less water, so its calories per 100g are considerably higher than those of cooked rice.

During cooking, rice absorbs water and increases in weight. For example, 100g of uncooked white rice may provide around 360 kcal and produce roughly 250–300g of cooked rice, depending on the variety and cooking method. The total calories in the rice itself remain broadly similar; the extra weight comes mainly from water.

If you track calories, weigh rice in the same state as the nutritional information you are using. Dry weights are often easier to compare with package labels, while cooked values are useful when weighing food that is already prepared. For recipes containing oil, stock or sauces, remember to count those ingredients separately.

Does rice make you gain weight?

Eating rice does not automatically lead to weight gain. Changes in body weight depend on overall energy intake, activity and other individual factors. Rice can fit into a balanced diet, and portion size is one way to manage how many calories a meal provides.

A 150g serving of plain cooked white rice contains approximately 195 kcal using the values in this calculator. Added oil, butter, sauces and other ingredients increase the total energy of the meal.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in 100g of cooked rice?

Based on the estimates used here, 100g of cooked white rice contains around 130 kcal, brown rice around 123 kcal and basmati rice around 121 kcal. The actual amount depends on the variety and how much water the rice absorbs during cooking.

Does brown rice have fewer calories than white rice?

The estimated calorie difference is relatively small: this calculator uses approximately 123 kcal per 100g for cooked brown rice and 130 kcal for cooked white rice. Brown rice generally contains more fibre, but nutritional values vary by product and preparation.

Should I weigh rice cooked or uncooked?

Either method can work, provided you use nutritional values that match the state of the rice you weigh. Package labels commonly provide information for dry rice. If you weigh rice after cooking, use cooked-rice values because water absorption changes its weight per 100g.

How many calories are in a serving of rice?

A 150g serving of cooked white rice contains around 195 kcal, while a 200g serving contains around 260 kcal according to the estimates in this calculator. A dry portion of 70–80g provides roughly 250–290 kcal for white rice, before cooking.

How many calories are in 100g of uncooked rice?

The reference values used here are approximately 360 kcal per 100g of uncooked white rice, 350 kcal for brown rice and 345 kcal for basmati rice. Check your product label for a more precise figure.

Do these calorie values include oil or sauces?

No. The calculator estimates the nutritional values of the selected rice itself. Oil, butter, stock, sauces and other ingredients add calories and should be counted separately when calculating the nutrition of a complete dish.