🍝 Protein in Orzo
Orzo has 5 g of protein per 100 g, along with 130 kcal, 25 g carbs and 1 g fat. That means 15% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the grain group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
5 g
Calories
130
Carbs
25 g
Fats
1 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 39 | 1.5 g | 7.5 g | 0.3 g |
| 50 g | 65 | 2.5 g | 12.5 g | 0.5 g |
| 100 g | 130 | 5 g | 25 g | 1 g |
| 150 g | 195 | 7.5 g | 37.5 g | 1.5 g |
| 200 g | 260 | 10 g | 50 g | 2 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Soba Noodles (cooked) — 5.1 g per 100 g
- Green Peas — 5.4 g per 100 g
- Onion Rings — 5.4 g per 100 g
- Spätzle — 5.6 g per 100 g
- Corn Tortilla — 5.7 g per 100 g
Similar grain foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in orzo?
- Orzo contains 5 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 130 kcal, 25 g carbs and 1 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of orzo?
- A 200 g portion of orzo gives about 10 g protein and 260 calories.
- Is orzo a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 15% 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 orzo?
- 30 g of orzo has roughly 39 calories, 1.5 g protein, 7.5 g carbs and 0.3 g fat.