Calories in Rice, brown cooked
Per 1 cup, 195 g
Rice, brown cooked has 248 calories per 1 cup, 195 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 5.5 g of protein, 52.0 g of carbohydrate, 2.0 g of fat and 3.2 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 127 calories and 2.8 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as low in fat. About five times the fibre of white rice, and it takes roughly twice as long to cook.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 cup, 195 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 248 kcal | 127 kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 2.8 g | 11% |
| Carbohydrate | 52.0 g | 26.7 g | 20% |
| Fat | 2.0 g | 1.0 g | 3% |
| Fibre | 3.2 g | 1.6 g | 11% |
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, brown cooked
How many calories are in rice, brown cooked?
Rice, brown cooked has 248 calories per 1 cup, 195 g, which is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of rice, brown cooked?
100 g of rice, brown cooked contains 127 calories.
How much protein is in rice, brown cooked?
One serving of 1 cup, 195 g provides 5.5 g of protein — 2.8 g per 100 g, or 11% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in rice, brown cooked?
One serving of 1 cup, 195 g contains 52.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 3.2 g is fibre.
What is rice, brown cooked a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, rice, brown cooked qualifies as low in fat. Under 3 g of fat per 100 g.