White Rice (Long-Grain)
One level US cup of white rice weighs 185 g (6.5 oz). A tablespoon is 11.6 g. Per 100 g: 365 calories and 7.1 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 3.9 g | 0.14 oz | 14.2 | 0.28 g | 3.1 g | 0.03 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 11.6 g | 0.41 oz | 42.3 | 0.82 g | 9.3 g | 0.08 g |
| ¼ cup | 46.3 g | 1.6 oz | 169 | 3.3 g | 37 g | 0.32 g |
| ⅓ cup | 61.7 g | 2.2 oz | 225 | 4.4 g | 49.3 g | 0.43 g |
| ½ cup | 92.5 g | 3.3 oz | 338 | 6.6 g | 74 g | 0.65 g |
| 1 cup | 185 g | 6.5 oz | 675 | 13.1 g | 148 g | 1.3 g |
| 2 cups | 370 g | 13.1 oz | 1,351 | 26.3 g | 296 g | 2.6 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Simmer 1 part rice in 1.5 to 2 parts water, covered, for 18 minutes, then rest 5 minutes.
Calories and protein stay the same when cooking; only water weight is added.
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 8% from protein, 90% from carbs and 2% from fat.
White Rice gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 8% from protein, 90% from carbs and 2% from fat. One cup (185 g) has 675 calories, 13.1 g protein and 2.4 g fiber.
How to measure
Pour it into the cup and shake gently to level. For tracking, weigh it dry on a scale before cooking.
Tips from the kitchen
- Rinse rice until the water runs clear for fluffier grains.
- Weigh rice dry for tracking. It is the most reliable number.
- Cooked rice keeps 4 to 6 days in the fridge.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of white rice?
One level US cup of white rice weighs about 185 g (6.5 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of white rice?
One level tablespoon weighs about 11.6 g, and one teaspoon about 3.9 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of white rice?
100 g has 7.1 g protein, 80 g carbs, 0.7 g fat and 365 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry white rice weigh after cooking?
About 263 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.63 times while the calories stay the same.