Calories in Rice, white, long-grain, precooked or instant, enriched, prepared
Generic food Grains and Pasta
Rice, white, long-grain, precooked or instant, enriched, prepared contains 124 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (165 g) provides about 205 kcal.
Roughly 89% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in cereal grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 360 kcal per 100 g across 252 foods.
100 g provides 30% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 15% of the Daily Value for manganese and 11% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 124 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.5 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.017 g | 0.1% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 26.8 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Total sugars M | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.075 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.008 mg | 0.6% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.056 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 118 µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 2.1 mg | 0.4% |
| Calcium M | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron M | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium M | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus M | 37 mg | 3% |
| Potassium M | 9 mg | 0.2% |
| Zinc M | 0.49 mg | 4% |
| Copper M | 0.037 mg | 4% |
| Manganese M | 0.34 mg | 15% |
| Selenium M | 4.8 µg | 9% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 89%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein2.2 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
- Fiber0.6 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 3.9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 0.64 g)
- Fat0.5 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.017 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
- Sodium4 mgabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.074 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.017 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Starch M | 26.3 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.03 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.08 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.1 g |
| Leucine M | 0.19 g |
| Lysine M | 0.061 g |
| Methionine M | 0.052 g |
| Cystine M | 0.045 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.12 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.065 g |
| Valine M | 0.14 g |
| Arginine M | 0.19 g |
| Histidine M | 0.053 g |
| Alanine M | 0.13 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.23 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.41 g |
| Glycine M | 0.1 g |
| Proline M | 0.14 g |
| Serine M | 0.11 g |
Individual fatty acids (25)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.074 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 70.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.22 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 518 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid M | 69 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millet | 118 | 3.5 g | 23.6 g | 1 g |
| Quinoa, no added fat | 120 | 4.4 g | 21.2 g | 1.9 g |
| Barley | 139 | 2.2 g | 27.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Buckwheat groats | 118 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 4 g |
| Pasta, gluten free | 179 | 3.2 g | 38 g | 1 g |
| Quinoa, NS as to fat | 146 | 4.2 g | 20.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Quinoa, fat added | 146 | 4.2 g | 20.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Bulgur, no added fat | 83 | 3.1 g | 18.5 g | 0.24 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in rice?
100 g of rice has 124 kcal. 1 cup (165 g): about 205 kcal.
How much protein is in rice?
Rice contains 2.2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.6 g in 1 cup (165 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cereal grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in rice?
Rice has 26.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.6 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in rice?
Rice contains 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.017 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does rice contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (30% DV), manganese (15% DV) and Niacin (B3) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in rice?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does rice have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, rice, white, long-grain, precooked or instant, enriched, prepared has 124 kcal, while rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked has 112 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 169710. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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