Grains, bread and potatoes
How much protein is in brown rice?
Brown rice has 2.7 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, 202 g) has 5.5 g of protein and 248 calories.
- Protein, 1 cup (202 g)
- 5.5 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 2.2 g
Low protein density
Protein in brown rice by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (202 g) | 5.5 g | 248 | 51.7 g | 2 g |
| 100 g | 2.7 g | 123 | 25.6 g | 1 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 123
- Protein
- 2.7 g
- Carbs
- 25.6 g
- Fat
- 1 g
- Fibre
- 1.6 g
- Sugar
- 0.2 g
- Sodium
- 4 mg
Grains, bread and potatoes: most protein per calorie
- Whole wheat bread 4.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Plain bagel 4 g protein per 100 cal
- Quinoa 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Pasta 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Oats (dry) 3.5 g protein per 100 cal
- Oatmeal (cooked) 3.5 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is brown rice high in protein?
Not really. It has 2.2 g of protein per 100 calories. That's fine: not every food needs to be a protein food.
How much protein is in 100 g of brown rice?
2.7 g, with 123 calories.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 169704: "Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.