Calories in Rice, fried, with chicken
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Rice, fried, with chicken contains 173 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (198 g) provides about 343 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 19% from fat and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fried rice and lo/chow mein on FoodFactly, where the median is 121 kcal per 100 g across 44 foods.
100 g provides 19% of the Daily Value for selenium and 11% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 173 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.66 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 32 mg | 11% |
| Sodium C | 359 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 27.6 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 0.53 g | |
| Protein C | 7.3 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 20 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.2 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.4 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.023 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.049 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.064 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.06 µg | 3% |
| Choline C | 14.6 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron C | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 73 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 100 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.83 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.083 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 10.6 µg | 19% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 64%
- Fat 19%
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
- Protein7.3 gabove the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 7.2 g)
- Fiber0.9 gin the lowest quarter of fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 1.1 g)
- Sugars0.53 gin the lowest quarter of fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 1.6 g)
- Fat3.7 gabove the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.66 gbelow the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium359 mgabove the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 358 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water60.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.91 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.98 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.48 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.83 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.074 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 109 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 3 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 88 µg |
| Retinol C | 10 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 32 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 60.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Rice
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked Cooked | 112 | 2.3 g | 23.5 g | 0.83 g |
| Rice, brown, parboiled, dry, UNCLE BEN'S Dried or dry | 370 | 7.6 g | 78.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched Raw | 365 | 7.1 g | 80 g | 0.66 g |
| White rice, long-grain, cooked Cooked | 130 | 2.7 g | 28.2 g | 0.28 g |
| Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, enriched Raw | 360 | 6.6 g | 79.3 g | 0.58 g |
| Rice, white, medium-grain, enriched, cooked Cooked | 130 | 2.4 g | 28.6 g | 0.21 g |
| Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, uncooked Raw | 358 | 6.5 g | 79.2 g | 0.52 g |
| Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked Cooked | 130 | 2.4 g | 28.7 g | 0.19 g |
| Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, uncooked Raw | 370 | 6.8 g | 81.7 g | 0.55 g |
| Rice, white, medium-grain, cooked, unenriched Cooked | 130 | 2.4 g | 28.6 g | 0.21 g |
| Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched Raw | 358 | 6.5 g | 79.2 g | 0.52 g |
| Rice, white, short-grain, cooked, unenriched Cooked | 130 | 2.4 g | 28.7 g | 0.19 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat Cooked | 174 | 4.1 g | 32.8 g | 3 g |
| Rice with stewed beans, Puerto Rican style Cooked | 138 | 3.7 g | 23 g | 3.2 g |
| Fast foods, submarine sandwich, oven roasted chicken on white bread with lettuce and tomato Cooked | 157 | 10.8 g | 21.4 g | 3.2 g |
| SUBWAY, oven roasted chicken sub on white bread with lettuce and tomato Cooked | 157 | 10.8 g | 21.4 g | 3.2 g |
| Rice bowl with chicken, frozen entree, prepared (includes fried, teriyaki, and sweet and sour varieties) Cooked | 126 | 5.7 g | 22.5 g | 1.6 g |
| Egg rolls, pork, refrigerated, heated Cooked | 227 | 9.9 g | 28.5 g | 8.2 g |
| Stewed rice, Puerto Rican style Cooked | 224 | 4 g | 33.4 g | 7.8 g |
| Egg rolls, chicken, refrigerated, heated Cooked | 197 | 10.4 g | 28.5 g | 4.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked rice?
100 g of cooked rice has 173 kcal. 1 cup (198 g): about 343 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked rice?
Cooked rice contains 7.3 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14.4 g in 1 cup (198 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fried rice and lo/chow mein, that is above the median (median 7.2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked rice?
Cooked rice has 27.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 0.53 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked rice?
Cooked rice contains 3.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.66 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked rice contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (19% DV) and Niacin (B3) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked rice?
100 g contains 359 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does rice have the same nutrition cooked and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, rice, fried, with chicken has 173 kcal, while rice, brown, parboiled, dry, UNCLE BEN'S has 370 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708953. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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