Grains, bread and potatoes
How much protein is in white rice?
White rice has 2.7 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, 158 g) has 4.3 g of protein and 205 calories.
- Protein, 1 cup (158 g)
- 4.3 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 2.1 g
Low protein density
Protein in white rice by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (158 g) | 4.3 g | 205 | 44.6 g | 0.5 g |
| 100 g | 2.7 g | 130 | 28.2 g | 0.3 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 130
- Protein
- 2.7 g
- Carbs
- 28.2 g
- Fat
- 0.3 g
- Fibre
- 0.4 g
- Sugar
- 0.1 g
- Sodium
- 1 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 white rice high in protein?
Not really. It has 2.1 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 white rice?
2.7 g, with 130 calories.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 168878: "Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked" (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.