🌾 Protein in Wild Rice
Wild Rice has 4 g of protein per 100 g, along with 101 kcal, 21.3 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. That means 16% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the grain group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
4 g
Calories
101
Carbs
21.3 g
Fats
0.3 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 30 | 1.2 g | 6.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 50 g | 51 | 2 g | 10.7 g | 0.2 g |
| 100 g | 101 | 4 g | 21.3 g | 0.3 g |
| 150 g | 152 | 6 g | 32 g | 0.5 g |
| 200 g | 202 | 8 g | 42.6 g | 0.6 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Kale — 4.3 g per 100 g
- Quinoa (cooked) — 4.4 g per 100 g
- British Porridge (with milk) — 4.5 g per 100 g
- Egg Noodles (cooked) — 4.5 g per 100 g
- Frosted Flakes Cereal — 4.5 g per 100 g
Similar grain foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in wild rice?
- Wild Rice contains 4 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 101 kcal, 21.3 g carbs and 0.3 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of wild rice?
- A 200 g portion of wild rice gives about 8 g protein and 202 calories.
- Is wild rice a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 16% 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 wild rice?
- 30 g of wild rice has roughly 30 calories, 1.2 g protein, 6.4 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.