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How many calories in
rice pilaf?

Rice Pilaf delivers 23g of carbs per 100g (135 calories total). Standard carb side; calorie load depends heavily on portion. Carries 3.4g of fat per 100g from prep or grain composition.

135
kcal · 100g
3g
Protein
23g
Carbs
3.4g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

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

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
115 kcal
2.6g
4 oz (113g)
153 kcal
3.4g
1 cup (~150g)
203 kcal
4.5g
In your day

What 135 calories means.

Balanced — rice pilaf 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
7%
per 100g · 2.2g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking26 min
🏃 Running13 min
🚴 Cycling15 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Rice Pilaf vs. similar foods.

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

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Rice Pilaf
135 kcal / 100g
2.2g
133 kcal / 100g
1.9g
131 kcal / 100g (cooked)
3.8g
130 kcal / 100g (cooked)
2.1g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in rice pilaf?

Rice Pilaf has approximately 135 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 115 calories.

How much protein is in rice pilaf?

3g of protein per 100g. That puts rice pilaf at roughly 2.2g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other grains sources.

How do I log rice pilaf 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 under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is rice pilaf good for weight loss?

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