White Rice Calories & Carbs
Last updated September 8, 2026 · Compiled by the CarbMeNot Team
Values per 1 cup cooked (158g); per 100 g: 27.8g net carbs, 130 cal. Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols — do the math for any label with the free net carbs calculator.
How many carbs are in white rice?
White Rice — 1 cup cooked (158g) — has 43.9g net carbs: 44.6g total carbs minus 0.6g fiber, plus 4.3g protein, 0.5g fat, and 205 calories. Per 100g that is 27.8g net carbs (28.2g total carbs, 0.4g fiber) and 130 calories. That makes white rice high in net carbs and lower than the typical breads and grain, which averages about 44.7g net carbs per 100g. At this carb count, white rice is best limited to small portions on keto (usually 20–50g net carbs per day). Values are per 100 g, sourced from USDA FoodData Central; net carbs are computed by CarbMeNot.
Is white rice keto-friendly?
White Rice is generally not keto-friendly. 1 cup cooked (158g) is 43.9g net carbs (44.6g total carbs − 0.6g fiber); per 100g that is 27.8g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.
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Carbs by serving size
| Serving | Net carbs | Total carbs | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup cooked | 43.9g | 44.6g | 4.3g | 205 |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 27.8g | 28.2g | 2.7g | 130 |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 7.8g | 7.9g | 0.8g | 36 |
How many calories are in white rice?
White Rice — 1 cup cooked (158g) — has 205 calories, with 4.3g protein, 0.5g fat, and 43.9g net carbs. Per 100g: 130 calories and 27.8g net carbs.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount (per 100 g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 130 |
| Total carbs | 28.2g |
| Net carbs | 27.8g |
| Fiber | 0.4g |
| Sugar | 0.1g |
| Sugar alcohols | 0g |
| Protein | 2.7g |
| Fat | 0.3g |
| Sodium | 1mg |
| Potassium | 35mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols, computed by CarbMeNot.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many carbs are in white rice?
- White Rice (1 cup cooked, 158g) has 44.6g of total carbs and 43.9g of net carbs. Per 100 grams: 28.2g total, 27.8g net.
- How many net carbs are in white rice?
- White Rice has 43.9g of net carbs per 1 cup cooked (158g) — 44.6g total carbs minus 0.6g fiber.
- Is white rice keto-friendly?
- White Rice is generally not keto-friendly. 1 cup cooked (158g) is 43.9g net carbs (44.6g total carbs − 0.6g fiber); per 100g that is 27.8g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.
- How many calories are in white rice?
- White Rice (1 cup cooked, 158g) has 205 calories; that is 130 calories per 100 grams.
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