Calories in Rice, white cooked
Per 1 cup, 158 g
Rice, white cooked has 205 calories per 1 cup, 158 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 4.3 g of protein, 45.0 g of carbohydrate, 0.4 g of fat and 0.6 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 130 calories and 2.7 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as fat free. Cooling cooked rice forms resistant starch, which behaves a little more like fibre.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 cup, 158 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 205 kcal | 130 kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 2.7 g | 9% |
| Carbohydrate | 45.0 g | 28.5 g | 17% |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Fibre | 0.6 g | 0.4 g | 2% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about rice, white cooked
How many calories are in rice, white cooked?
Rice, white cooked has 205 calories per 1 cup, 158 g, which is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of rice, white cooked?
100 g of rice, white cooked contains 130 calories.
How much protein is in rice, white cooked?
One serving of 1 cup, 158 g provides 4.3 g of protein — 2.7 g per 100 g, or 9% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in rice, white cooked?
One serving of 1 cup, 158 g contains 45.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.6 g is fibre.
What is rice, white cooked a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, rice, white cooked qualifies as fat free. Under 0.5 g of fat per 100 g.