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Nutrition comparison

White Rice (Cooked) vs Brown Rice (Cooked)

A fair side-by-side view using standardized values per 100 grams. Preparation states are shown when available, and values are sourced from the USDA FoodData Central.

Which food fits your goal?

Brown Rice (Cooked) is the lower-calorie option at 112 kcal per 100 g; White Rice (Cooked) has 18 more kcal per 100 g. White Rice (Cooked) provides the most protein at 2.7 g per 100 g. Brown Rice (Cooked) is higher in fat at 0.9 g per 100 g, which can matter for calorie density. Use the serving calculator on each food page to match the comparison to your actual portion.

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White Rice (Cooked)

Grains · Cooked, long-grain

130kcal

Calories

2.7g

Protein

28.2g

Carbohydrates

0.3g

Fat

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What is actually different?

Calories

White Rice (Cooked) is 16% higher

White Rice (Cooked)

130kcal

Brown Rice (Cooked)

112kcal

Difference: 16 percent.

Protein

White Rice (Cooked) is 4% higher

White Rice (Cooked)

2.7g

Brown Rice (Cooked)

2.6g

Difference: 4 percent.

Carbohydrates

White Rice (Cooked) is 23% higher

White Rice (Cooked)

28.2g

Brown Rice (Cooked)

22.9g

Difference: 23 percent.

Fat

Brown Rice (Cooked) is 200% higher

White Rice (Cooked)

0.3g

Brown Rice (Cooked)

0.9g

Difference: 200 percent.

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