🍚 Protein in White Rice
White Rice has 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, along with 130 kcal, 28 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. That means 8% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the grain group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
2.7 g
Calories
130
Carbs
28 g
Fats
0.3 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 39 | 0.8 g | 8.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 50 g | 65 | 1.4 g | 14 g | 0.2 g |
| 100 g | 130 | 2.7 g | 28 g | 0.3 g |
| 150 g | 195 | 4.1 g | 42 g | 0.5 g |
| 200 g | 260 | 5.4 g | 56 g | 0.6 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 white rice?
- White Rice contains 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 130 kcal, 28 g carbs and 0.3 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of white rice?
- A 200 g portion of white rice gives about 5.4 g protein and 260 calories.
- Is white rice a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 8% 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 white rice?
- 30 g of white rice has roughly 39 calories, 0.8 g protein, 8.4 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.