White rice vs Brown rice
Per 100 g, white rice has 130 kcal, 2.7 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 0.3 g fat; brown rice has 123 kcal, 2.7 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat. White rice has 130 kcal per 100 g, 6% more than brown rice at 123 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | White rice | Brown rice | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | 123 kcal | +7 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 2.7 g | — |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g | 26 g | +2.6 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 1 g | −0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1.6 g | −1.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | −0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | −0.2 g |
| Sodium | 382 mg | 4 mg | +378 mg |
Difference is White rice minus Brown rice. Full names: Rice, white, long-grain, regular, cooked, enriched, with salt · Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White rice · 1 cup, 158 g | 205 | 4.3 g | 45 g | 0.5 g |
| Brown rice · 1 cup, 202 g | 248 | 5.5 g | 52 g | 2 g |
Where the calories come from
White rice · 9% protein · 89% carbohydrate · 2% fat
Brown rice · 9% protein · 84% carbohydrate · 7% fat
The differences, in numbers
- White rice has 130 kcal per 100 g, 6% more than brown rice at 123 kcal.
- White rice and brown rice have about the same protein per 100 g (2.7 g vs 2.7 g). Per calorie, white rice gives 2.1 g of protein per 100 kcal and brown rice gives 2.2 g.
- White rice has 10% more carbohydrate per 100 g than brown rice (28 g vs 26 g).
- Brown rice has 233% more fat per 100 g than white rice (1 g vs 0.3 g).
- Brown rice has 300% more fiber per 100 g than white rice (1.6 g vs 0.4 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, white rice or brown rice?
White rice has 130 kcal per 100 g, 6% more than brown rice at 123 kcal.
Which has more protein, white rice or brown rice?
White rice and brown rice have about the same protein per 100 g (2.7 g vs 2.7 g). Per calorie, white rice gives 2.1 g of protein per 100 kcal and brown rice gives 2.2 g.
What are the macros of white rice vs brown rice?
White rice: 9% protein, 89% carbohydrate, 2% fat by energy. Brown rice: 9% protein, 84% carbohydrate, 7% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 169753 (Grains & bread) and 169704 (Grains & bread), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.