What does 100 calories of white rice (cooked) look like?

100 calories =⅓ cup77 g · 2.7 oz

Low calorie density1.3 kcal/g

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Each 🍚 = one cup (~186.0 g). The last icon shows a part of one.

Food volume for 100 kcal

100 calories of cooked white rice is only about 0.4 cup, far less than a typical restaurant portion (often 2 cups).

White rice (cooked): 50 to 500 calories

Calories	Grams	Ounces	Cups
50 kcal	38 g	1.3 oz	¼
100 kcal	77 g	2.7 oz	⅓
200 kcal	154 g	5.4 oz	¾
300 kcal	231 g	8.1 oz	1¼
500 kcal	384 g	13.5 oz	2

What's in 100 calories of white rice (cooked)

1.8 gprotein

22.0 gcarbs

0.2 gfat

0.2 gfiber

Protein 8% Carbs 91% Fat 2% of calories

Want more food for the same 100 calories?

These give you at least 2½ times more volume than white rice (cooked):

Sauerkraut100 kcal = 3¾ cups 526 g18.6 oz Romaine lettuce100 kcal = 13 cups (shredded) 588 g20.7 oz Asparagus100 kcal = 31 spears 500 g17.6 oz Spinach (raw)100 kcal = 14 cups 435 g15.3 oz

Compare with other bread, rice & grains

Food	100 kcal is	Grams
🍚 White rice (cooked)	⅓ cup	77 g
🥣 Oatmeal (cooked with water)	⅔ cup	141 g
🍚 Brown rice (cooked)	½ cup	89 g
🍚 Couscous (cooked)	½ cup	89 g
🍚 Quinoa (cooked)	½ cup	83 g
🍜 Egg noodles (cooked)	½ cup	72 g
🍝 Whole wheat pasta (cooked)	½ cup	67 g
🍝 Pasta (cooked)	½ cup (spaghetti)	63 g
🌮 Corn tortilla	2 tortillas	46 g
🍞 English muffin	¾ muffin	44 g
🥞 Pancakes	1¼ 4-inch pancakes	44 g
🍞 Whole wheat bread	1¼ slices	40 g
🍞 Rye bread	1¼ slices	39 g

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Questions

How much is 100 calories of white rice (cooked)?

100 calories of white rice (cooked) is about 77 g (2.7 oz), or roughly ⅓ cup.

How many calories are in 100 g of white rice (cooked)?

130 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Is white rice good for weight loss?

Low calorie density (1.30 kcal per gram). Generous portions fit easily into a calorie budget. 100 calories also gives you 1.8 g of protein and 0.2 g of fiber.

How many calories are in one cup?

About 242 calories.

How many cups is 200 calories?

About ¾ (154 g).

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Rice, white, medium-grain, enriched, cooked" (FDC ID 168880). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Unit weight: USDA: 1 cup = 186.0 g. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.