The calorie content in rice depends on the type of rice and whether it is cooked or uncooked.
- For 100 grams of cooked white rice , there are approximately 130 calories.
- For 100 grams of uncooked white rice , there are about 365 calories.
- Cooked brown rice contains slightly fewer calories, about 112 calories per 100 grams , with uncooked brown rice close to 360 calories per 100 grams.
- Other rice varieties like basmati, jasmine, and black rice have similar calorie differences between cooked and uncooked states, ranging roughly from 120 to 170 calories per 100 grams cooked, and around 350 to 360 calories per 100 grams uncooked.
The variation in calorie counts mainly comes from water absorption during cooking, which increases the weight and volume of the rice but not the calorie content itself. For typical serving sizes, a bowl of cooked white rice (approximately 150 grams) contains around 200-220 calories. Cooking methods (such as adding oil or butter) can increase the calorie count. In summary, cooked rice averages around 130 calories per 100 grams , while uncooked rice has significantly higher calories per 100 grams due to its dry weight concentration.
