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100g Brown rice Calories — 112 kcal | Nutrition Calculator
100g of Brown rice, cooked contains 112 kcal of calories. Free converter with serving tables, volume conversion, raw vs cooked, and FAQs. Data from USDA FoodData Central.
100g Brown rice Calories Calculator
100g of Brown rice, cooked contains 112 kcal of calories. Use the converter above to calculate any weight or volume, or explore the tables below for common serving sizes. All values from USDA FoodData Central.
Result
100g Brown rice Calories
112 kcal calories
Computed from 100 g of food and USDA FoodData Central reference.
Reverse Calculation
Calories target to food amount
100 g (3.53 oz, 0.43 cups)
Reverse math uses 112 kcal calories per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central reference.
Brown rice Macros by Serving Size
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Brown rice Calories Range Around 100g
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Brown rice Dietary Profile
Brown rice is a versatile food suitable for most dietary patterns. Check macros above for your specific dietary requirements.
Brown rice Benefit Signals
- Portion-controlled base: Best value comes from weighing the serving and matching the source prep state. Basis: computed fallback.
Brown rice Daily Nutrient Coverage
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Real-World Brown rice Serving Sizes
- Small weighed portion (~50g): 56 kcal calories. Use when testing a small serving or recipe ingredient amount.
- Standard nutrition reference (~100g): 112 kcal calories. Matches the USDA per-100g source basis used on this page.
- Large weighed portion (~150g): 168 kcal calories. Useful for meal-prep portions and larger servings.
Common Brown rice Measurement Mistakes
- Mixing raw and cooked entries changes the math. This page uses the listed source record for Brown rice, cooked.
- Adding oil, sauces, sweeteners, breading, or drained liquid changes calories and macros beyond the base food values.
- For calories tracking, keep the same unit basis across the meal: grams, ounces, cups, or count-based servings should not be mixed without conversion.
Brown rice Calories — Frequently Asked Questions
How much calories is in 100g of Brown rice? 100g of Brown rice contains 112 kcal of calories (USDA FoodData Central).
How much calories is in 1 cup of Brown rice? One US cup of brown rice weighs approximately 232g (density: 980 kg/m³). That serving contains 259.8 kcal of calories — computed as 232g ÷ 100 × 112.
How many grams of Brown rice do I need to eat to get 500 kcal of calories? To reach 500 kcal of calories from Brown rice, you need approximately 446g — calculated as (500 ÷ 112) × 100 = 446g.
Is Brown rice high in calories? Brown rice is low in calories at 112 kcal per 100g. If you're targeting this nutrient, Brown rice alone is unlikely to be sufficient.
How efficient is Brown rice as a source of calories per calorie? Brown rice provides 100 kcal of calories per 100 kcal, making it excellent as a calories-per-calorie source. This is useful for calorie-restricted diets where macronutrient density matters.
What formula does this Brown rice calories calculator use? The calculator uses calories = weight in grams / 100 x 112 kcal. For example, 100g of Brown rice gives 112 kcal of calories. Volume entries are first converted to grams using the food density value, then the same per-100g formula is applied.
Is Brown rice a good food for weight gain or calorie surplus goals? For weight gain or calorie surplus goals, Brown rice is a modest contributor — with 112 kcal of calories per 100g. For best results, combine Brown rice with other foods to hit your daily macro targets.
How reliable is the source data for Brown rice? Brown rice uses USDA FoodData Central reference as the nutrition source. Gram-based calculations use the per-100g source values, while cup and spoon estimates depend on the listed density and should be treated as practical serving estimates.
Should I measure Brown rice raw or cooked? Brown rice should be logged in the same prep state as the source record. If you weighed it cooked, avoid comparing it directly with a raw entry unless a cooked yield factor is available.
Are there any cautions for Brown rice? Brown rice has no major allergen flag in this source record. For allergies, kidney disease, pregnancy, diabetes, or prescribed diets, use the condition-aware notes as educational context and confirm with a clinician.
How to Calculate Brown rice Calories
- Weigh raw. Place your brown rice on a kitchen scale before cooking to get the most accurate starting weight.
- Enter weight into the calculator. Select your unit (g, oz, lb, or cup) and hit Calculate.
- Read the result. The calculator shows calories content for your exact portion.
- Compare servings. Use the serving range table below to quickly compare calories across portion sizes.
- Log to your tracker. Enter the raw weight and raw entry in your nutrition app for consistent macro tracking.
Why Volume ≠ Weight: Brown rice Density Explained
Brown rice has a medium density (980 kg/m³). A 1-cup measure holds approximately 232 g.
Why does density matter? The same volume can hold very different amounts of food depending on how dense it is. Oats (350 kg/m³) are light and airy — 1 cup = ~80 g. Water has a density of 1000 kg/m³ — 1 cup = 236 g. This is why nutrition labels use weight (grams), not volume — it's a more reliable measure.
Formula: mass (g) = volume (mL) × density (kg/m³) ÷ 1,000. This calculator uses this formula automatically when you enter a volume measure for Brown rice.
Brown rice Page Quality Signals
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data source: USDA FoodData Central.
Computation method: Macro values are calculated by multiplying the food's per-100g value by the requested weight in grams, then dividing by 100. Volume inputs are first converted to grams using the food's density (kg/m³) from USDA data, then the same formula applies: calories = (weight_g / 100) × caloriesPer100g.
Accuracy note: Macro values represent averages across measured samples; individual items may vary ±5–10% depending on brand, farming method, and preparation technique. For clinical nutrition, consult a registered dietitian.
Update policy: Macro values are reviewed quarterly against USDA FoodData Central updates. Page last verified: 2026.