How many carbs are in a Brown Rice, Cooked?
A 1 cup cooked (195g) serving of Brown Rice, Cooked contains 44.8g of total carbs (41.3g net carbs), 0.7g sugar, 216 calories, 5g protein, 1.8g fat and 3.5g fiber.
- Calories
- 216 cal
- Carbohydrates
- 44.8 g
- of which Sugars
- 0.7 g
- Fiber
- 3.5 g
- Net carbs
- 41.3 g
- Protein
- 5 g
- Fat
- 1.8 g
Brown Rice, Cooked nutrition at a glance
Per 1 cup cooked (195g), Brown Rice, Cooked delivers about 11% of a 2,000-calorie daily reference, 16% of the 275g daily carbohydrate reference and 13% of the 28g daily fiber reference. Sugar sits at 1% of the 50g added-sugar reference and protein contributes 10% of the 50g protein reference.
- Calories
- 111
- Carbs
- 23 g
- Sugar
- 0.4 g
- Protein
- 2.6 g
- Fat
- 0.9 g
- Fiber
- 1.8 g
Blood-sugar impact of Brown Rice, Cooked
The fiber content slows glucose absorption, so the real glycemic impact is lower than the raw carb count suggests. A good option for steady energy.
With 44.8g total carbs and 3.5g fiber, the net-carb figure for a 1 cup cooked (195g) serving works out to roughly 41.3g — this is the number most keto and low-carb tracking apps use. If you're managing type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or reactive hypoglycemia, use total carbs for insulin dosing calculations and treat net carbs as a rough guide for meal planning.
Ways to eat Brown Rice, Cooked
- Treat brown rice, cooked as your main carb source for the meal — skip additional bread, rice or pasta on the side.
- Split a full serving of brown rice, cooked into two smaller portions to keep post-meal glucose steadier.
- Pair brown rice, cooked with 20–30g of protein and some healthy fat to flatten the blood-sugar response.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brown Rice, Cooked keto-friendly?
Not really. 41.3g net carbs per 1 cup cooked (195g) exceeds a full-day keto allowance for most people. It's a much better fit for a low-carb (100–150g/day) or balanced plan.
How many carbs in Brown Rice, Cooked per 100 grams?
About 23g of carbs, 0.4g sugar and 111 calories per 100g of Brown Rice, Cooked.
How does Brown Rice, Cooked affect blood sugar?
The fiber content slows glucose absorption, so the real glycemic impact is lower than the raw carb count suggests. A good option for steady energy.
Is Brown Rice, Cooked good for weight loss?
A serving delivers 216 calories with 5g protein and 3.5g fiber. Foods that are relatively high in protein and fiber per calorie tend to be more filling — with a 4% combined protein-plus-fiber-to-calorie ratio, Brown Rice, Cooked is best paired with a lean protein or vegetables so the meal keeps you full for longer.
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Open scannerSources & how these numbers are calculated
Nutrition values are consensus averages compiled from the USDA FoodData Central database for a typical 1 cup cooked (195g) serving of Brown Rice, Cooked. Actual values vary with brand, variety, ripeness and preparation — always check the label on packaged products. Daily-value percentages reference the U.S. FDA 2,000-calorie adult reference (275g carbs, 50g added sugar, 50g protein, 78g fat, 28g fiber).
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