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How many calories in
basmati rice?

Basmati Rice delivers 25g of carbs per 100g (121 calories total). Standard carb side; calorie load depends heavily on portion. Plain, no significant fat.

121
kcal · 100g
3g
Protein
25g
Carbs
0.4g
Fat
Appears inLow-Fat Foods
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical basmati rice serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
103 kcal
2.6g
4 oz (113g)
137 kcal
3.4g
1 cup (~150g)
182 kcal
4.5g
In your day

What 121 calories means.

Balanced — basmati rice sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
6%
per 100g · 2.5g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking23 min
🏃 Running12 min
🚴 Cycling13 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Basmati Rice vs. similar foods.

How basmati rice stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Basmati Rice
121 kcal / 100g
2.5g
120 kcal / 100g (cooked)
3.7g
123 kcal / 100g (cooked, pearled)
1.9g
124 kcal / 100g
4.3g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in basmati rice?

Basmati Rice has approximately 121 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 103 calories.

How much protein is in basmati rice?

3g of protein per 100g. That puts basmati rice at roughly 2.5g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other grains sources.

How do I log basmati rice accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is basmati rice good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Basmati Rice sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.