Basmati
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Uncle Ben's
Basmati contains 165 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 pouch, 240 g (240 g) provides about 396 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 350 kcal per 100 g across 1,591 products.
100 g provides 19% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 16% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 165 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.3 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 11 mg | 0.5% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 33.1 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 4.5 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A L | 14 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 3 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) L | 62 µg | 16% |
| Calcium L | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Potassium L | 38 mg | 0.8% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 11%
- Carbohydrates 78%
- Fat 12%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.5 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 6.9 g)
- Fiber0.8 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 2 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.2 g)
- Fat2.3 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 1 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.1 g)
- Sodium11 mgabove the median for grains and pasta (median 0 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0.62 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.21 g |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.1 g | 33.1 g |
| Fat | 2.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 11 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Uncle Ben's
- Barcode
- 0054800344451
- Quantity
- 8.5 oz
- Label serving
- 1 POUCH (240 g)
- Category
- Rices
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Water, basmati rice; less than 2% of: canola oil, soy lecithin, enrichment (calcium carbonate, iron phosphate, niacinamide, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: RiceRapeseed (canola) oil
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Basmati?
100 g of Basmati has 165 kcal. Serving, 1 pouch, 240 g (240 g): about 396 kcal.
How much protein is in Basmati?
Basmati contains 4.5 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.8 g in serving, 1 pouch, 240 g (240 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 6.9 g).
How many carbs are in Basmati?
Basmati has 33.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Basmati?
Basmati contains 2.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Basmati contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (19% DV) and Folate (B9) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Basmati?
100 g contains 11 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated June 28, 2021. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2616034. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0054800344451. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 28, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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