Brown Basmati Rice

Packaged product Grains and Pasta Sainsbury's

Brown Basmati Rice contains 136 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 250 g (250 g) provides about 340 kcal.

Roughly 82% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from protein and 8% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 356 kcal per 100 g across 73 products.

100 g provides 156% of the Daily Value for iodine and 48% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Brown Basmati Rice by Sainsbury's, product photo
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136kcal per 100 g
3.2 gprotein
27.6 gcarbohydrates
1.2 gfat
340kcal in serving, 250 g (250 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 136 kcal
Total fat L 1.2 g 2%
Saturated fat L 0.3 g 2%
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 68 mg 3%
Total carbohydrates L 27.6 g 10%
Dietary fiber L 0.9 g 3%
Total sugars L 0.5 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 3.2 g 6%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Vitamin D L 0.016 µg0.1%
Vitamin E L 7.2 mg48%
Thiamin (B1) L 0 mg0%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0 mg0%
Niacin (B3) L 0 mg0%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0 mg0%
Vitamin B6 L 0 mg0%
Folate (B9) L 0 µg0%
Vitamin B12 L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 1.7 mg0.1%
Iron L 0.04 mg0.2%
Magnesium L 0.4 mg0.1%
Phosphorus L 1 mg0.1%
Potassium L 2.1 mg0%
Zinc L 0.014 mg0.1%
Copper L 0.019 mg2%
Manganese L 0.016 mg0.7%
Selenium L 1.3 µg2%
Iodine L 235 µg156%

% 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: 10%Carbohydrates: 82%Fat: 8%136kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 10%
  • Carbohydrates 82%
  • Fat 8%

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

Iodine156%Vitamin E48%Selenium2%Copper2%Manganese0.7%Iron0.2%Calcium0.1%Zinc0.1%Magnesium0.1%Phosphorus0.1%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein3.2 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 8.2 g)
  • Fiber0.9 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 3.5 g)
  • Fat1.2 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.6 g)
  • Saturated fat0.3 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 0.5 g)
  • Sodium68 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.91 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal2.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water9.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L0.31 µg
Other components (2)
Water L9.3 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Sainsbury's
Barcode
01796124
Quantity
250 g
Label serving
250 g
Category
Brown Basmati rices
Nutri-Score
B as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

cooked parboiled brown basmati rice (980)- sunflower oil, salt.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: RiceSunflower oilSalt

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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 Brown Basmati Rice?

100 g of Brown Basmati Rice has 136 kcal. Serving, 250 g (250 g): about 340 kcal.

How much protein is in Brown Basmati Rice?

Brown Basmati Rice contains 3.2 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8 g in serving, 250 g (250 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8.2 g).

How many carbs are in Brown Basmati Rice?

Brown Basmati Rice has 27.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Brown Basmati Rice?

Brown Basmati Rice contains 1.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.3 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Brown Basmati Rice contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (156% DV) and Vitamin E (48% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Brown Basmati Rice?

100 g contains 68 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 01796124. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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