Calories in Brown Rice (cooked)

Brown Rice (cooked) has about 185 calories per 1 katori (150 g), with 4.1 g protein, 39 g carbs and 1.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 123 kcal.

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Mostly carbs
185kcal
Calories · 1 katori (150 g)
4.1g
Protein · 1 katori (150 g)
39g
Carbs · 1 katori (150 g)
1.5g
Fat · 1 katori (150 g)
Carbs 84%Protein 9%Fat 7%share of calories

Brown Rice (cooked) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (150 g)185 kcal4.1 g39 g1.5 g
1 cup (150 g)185 kcal4.1 g39 g1.5 g
100 g123 kcal2.7 g26 g1 g

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Brown Rice (cooked) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (150 g)
Calories123 kcal185 kcal
Protein2.7 g4.1 g
Carbohydrates26 g39 g
Fat1 g1.5 g
Fibre1.8 g2.7 g
Sugar0.4 g0.6 g
Sodium4 mg6 mg
Calcium10 mg15 mg
Iron0.5 mg0.8 mg
Potassium79 mg119 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Brown Rice (cooked) healthy?

  • ●Brown Rice (cooked) is low in calories for its volume at 123 kcal per 100 g. About 84% of its calories come from carbs, 9% from protein and 7% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.
  • ●It's low in protein (4.1 g in 1 katori (150 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 katori (150 g) (185 kcal) takes about 37 min of brisk walking or 17 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Brown Rice (cooked): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Brown Rice (cooked)?

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One serving of Brown Rice (cooked), 1 katori (150 g), has roughly 185 calories, with 4.1 g protein, 39 g carbohydrates, 1.5 g fat and 2.7 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Brown Rice (cooked)?

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100 g of Brown Rice (cooked) has 123 kcal, with 2.7 g protein, 26 g carbs, 1 g fat, 1.8 g fibre and 0.4 g sugar.

How much protein is in Brown Rice (cooked)?

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Brown Rice (cooked) has 2.7 g protein per 100 g (4.1 g in 1 katori (150 g)). Protein provides about 9% of its calories.

Is Brown Rice (cooked) good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 123 kcal per 100 g it is low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Brown Rice (cooked)?

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Burning roughly 185 kcal takes about 37 minutes of brisk walking or 17 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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