Brown Rice (Long-Grain)
One level US cup of brown rice weighs 190 g (6.7 oz). A tablespoon is 11.9 g. Per 100 g: 367 calories and 7.5 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4 g | 0.14 oz | 14.7 | 0.3 g | 3 g | 0.13 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 11.9 g | 0.42 oz | 43.7 | 0.89 g | 9.1 g | 0.38 g |
| ¼ cup | 47.5 g | 1.7 oz | 174 | 3.6 g | 36.2 g | 1.5 g |
| ⅓ cup | 63.3 g | 2.2 oz | 232 | 4.8 g | 48.3 g | 2 g |
| ½ cup | 95 g | 3.4 oz | 349 | 7.1 g | 72.4 g | 3 g |
| 1 cup | 190 g | 6.7 oz | 697 | 14.3 g | 145 g | 6.1 g |
| 2 cups | 380 g | 13.4 oz | 1,395 | 28.5 g | 290 g | 12.2 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Simmer 1 part rice in 2 parts water, covered, for 40 to 45 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, 84% from carbs and 8% from fat.
Brown Rice gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 8% from protein, 84% from carbs and 8% from fat. One cup (190 g) has 697 calories, 14.3 g protein and 6.8 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
- Weigh flour for baking: a scooped cup can weigh 150 g instead of 125 g.
- Whisk flour before measuring to break up clumps.
- Keep whole-grain flours in the freezer so they stay fresh longer.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of brown rice?
One level US cup of brown rice weighs about 190 g (6.7 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of brown rice?
One level tablespoon weighs about 11.9 g, and one teaspoon about 4 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of brown rice?
100 g has 7.5 g protein, 76.2 g carbs, 3.2 g fat and 367 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry brown rice weigh after cooking?
About 260 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.6 times while the calories stay the same.