Nutrition Facts for Brown Rice
What Is Brown Rice?
Brown Rice is a simple staple that shows up in a lot of real-world diets because it is easy to portion, easy to repeat, and easy to track.
It is a good example of a food where portion size matters more than perfection—measure once, repeat often.
Per 100g, Brown Rice is more carb-forward (24g carbs), which makes it a useful energy source around training. Pair it with a lean protein to round out the macros.
Tip: If you are tracking intake, log portions using a realistic serving size (not just 100g) so your daily totals reflect what you actually eat.
Calories in Brown Rice (Per 100g)
The following values are standardized per 100 grams of brown rice.
- Calories
112 kcal
- Protein
2.6 g
- Carbohydrates
24 g
- Fat
0.9 g
Nutrition by Serving Size
Calories and macros for common portion sizes of brown rice.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 56 kcal | 1.3 g | 12 g | 0.5 g |
| 100g | 112 kcal | 2.6 g | 24 g | 0.9 g |
| 150g | 168 kcal | 3.9 g | 36 g | 1.4 g |
| 200g | 224 kcal | 5.2 g | 48 g | 1.8 g |
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Is Brown Rice Good for Weight Loss?
Brown Rice can fit into a weight loss diet when portions are controlled. At 112 calories per 100g, it offers a moderate calorie density, so you can include it in a calorie deficit without blowing your budget. For best results, combine brown rice with plenty of vegetables and a sustainable calorie target from a calorie calculator or calorie deficit calculator.
Health Benefits of Brown Rice
No single food is “magic,” but choosing foods that you can portion consistently (and actually enjoy) is a big part of sustainable fat loss and better health habits. Here are practical reasons brown rice can be a useful addition to a balanced diet:
- Provides useful energy from carbohydrates when you need performance and consistency.
- Pairs well with higher-protein foods, making it easy to build a balanced meal without guessing.
- Keeps macros easier to manage when you want a simpler, leaner plate.
- Works well for volume-friendly meals when you want to stay full on fewer calories.
Who Is Brown Rice Best For?
Weight loss
Brown Rice can fit a weight loss plan when you track portions and keep your daily calorie target realistic.
Muscle gain
Brown Rice is a convenient carb source for training performance. Pair it with a protein you enjoy to support muscle gain.
General health
Brown Rice can be part of a healthy diet when you balance it with vegetables, adequate protein, and overall calorie intake that matches your goals.
How to Use Brown Rice in Your Diet
Practical ways to include brown rice in meals:
- For better satiety, add a protein source and keep sauces measured; the base portion stays consistent.
- Use brown rice as the base of a bowl with lean protein and vegetables for an easy calorie-controlled meal.
- Mix it into soups or stir-fries to make meals more filling without relying on snacks later.
- Turn it into meal prep: cook a batch, then build different bowls across the week to avoid repetition.
- Use smaller servings on rest days and larger servings around workouts for performance.
- Want a fast macro breakdown? Use the Meal Log Calculator to estimate calories and macros for your full meal (not just one ingredient).
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