🍚 Protein in Brown Rice
Brown Rice has 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, along with 123 kcal, 25.6 g carbs and 1 g fat. That means 9% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the grain group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
2.7 g
Calories
123
Carbs
25.6 g
Fats
1 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 37 | 0.8 g | 7.7 g | 0.3 g |
| 50 g | 62 | 1.4 g | 12.8 g | 0.5 g |
| 100 g | 123 | 2.7 g | 25.6 g | 1 g |
| 150 g | 185 | 4.1 g | 38.4 g | 1.5 g |
| 200 g | 246 | 5.4 g | 51.2 g | 2 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Basmati Rice (cooked) — 3 g per 100 g
- Half & Half — 3 g per 100 g
- Mung Sprouts — 3 g per 100 g
- Udon Noodles (cooked) — 3 g per 100 g
- Bulgur (cooked) — 3.1 g per 100 g
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Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in brown rice?
- Brown Rice contains 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 123 kcal, 25.6 g carbs and 1 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of brown rice?
- A 200 g portion of brown rice gives about 5.4 g protein and 246 calories.
- Is brown rice a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 9% of its calories come from protein. Pair it with a dense protein source such as eggs, dairy, tofu or lean meat.
- How many calories are in 30 g of brown rice?
- 30 g of brown rice has roughly 37 calories, 0.8 g protein, 7.7 g carbs and 0.3 g fat.