White Rice
Very low calorie densityCalories per 100 g
43
Density
0.43kcal/g
Protein / 100g
0.7g
Carbs / 100g
9.4g
Fat / 100g
0.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
White Rice has 0.43 calories per gram (43 per 100 g). Mostly water and fiber. You can eat a large volume of these foods for very few calories. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 138 g | 59 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 43 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein0.7 g / 100 g7% of calories
- Carbs9.4 g / 100 g93% of calories
- Fat0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
Quick comparisons
- White Rice is 2.9× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.43 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- White Rice is 1.1× less dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.43 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- White Rice is 5.9× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.43 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about white rice
- How many calories are in 100 grams of white rice?
- White Rice contains 43 calories per 100 g, along with 0.7 g of protein, 9.4 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of white rice?
- White Rice has a calorie density of 0.43 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one cup of white rice?
- One cup of White Rice weighs about 138 g and provides roughly 59 calories.
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