Brown Rice
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
349
Density
3.49kcal/g
Protein / 100g
9.3g
Carbs / 100g
76.7g
Fat / 100g
2.3g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Brown Rice has 3.49 calories per gram (349 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 Cup | 43 g | 150 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 349 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein9.3 g / 100 g10% of calories
- Carbs76.7 g / 100 g84% of calories
- Fat2.3 g / 100 g6% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Brown Rice is 23× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (3.49 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Brown Rice is 7.6× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (3.49 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Brown Rice is 1.4× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (3.49 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about brown rice
- How many calories are in 100 grams of brown rice?
- Brown Rice contains 349 calories per 100 g, along with 9.3 g of protein, 76.7 g of carbohydrates, and 2.3 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of brown rice?
- Brown Rice has a calorie density of 3.49 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 0.5 cup of brown rice?
- One 0.5 cup of Brown Rice weighs about 43 g and provides roughly 150 calories.
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