White Rice – Calories and Nutrition
| Ingredient | Amount | Calories (kcal) | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Fat (g) | Sat Fat (g) | Cholesterol (mg) | Sodium (mg) | Fiber (g) | Sugar (g) |
| Basmati rice (raw) | 1 cup (200 g) | 720 | 160 | 14 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Water | 2 cups | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Salt (optional) | ½ tsp | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1150 | 0 | 0 |
Total Calories
Total calories for cooked white rice (from 1 cup raw rice): ~720 kcal
White Rice – Nutrition per 100 g (Cooked)
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g cooked |
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 26.5 g |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 0.25 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.05 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | <5 mg (without added salt) |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
White Rice (Stovetop Method)
Ingredients (1 serving)
- ½ cup uncooked white rice (long-grain or jasmine)
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
- Bring water to a boil in a small pot.
- Add the rice and salt (if using), stir once.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Calories & Nutrition (Approximate)
Per 1 cup cooked white rice (made from ½ cup dry):
- Calories: ~200 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~45 g
- Protein: ~4 g
- Fat: ~0.5 g
Calories will increase if you add oil, butter, or broth.
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