How much protein is in Cooked Brown Rice?

Cooked Brown Rice contains 2.74g of protein per 100g serving. This makes it a low source of protein.

Is Cooked Brown Rice a complete protein?

Cooked Brown Rice is an incomplete protein, meaning it lacks one or more essential amino acids. To get complete protein from plant sources, combine it with complementary foods like grains, nuts, or other legumes.

What are the macros and nutrition facts for Cooked Brown Rice?

Per 100g serving, Cooked Brown Rice contains 123 calories, 2.74g protein, 0.97g fat, and 25.58g carbohydrates.

Plant Source

May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.

Cooked Brown Rice

Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

Low FatLow Sugar

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2.7g

Protein per 100g

123

Calories

1.0g

Total Fat

25.6g

Carbs

Quality Score

Protein Energy

Low Protein

of calories from protein

Low. This is mostly an energy source (carbs/fats), with a little bit of protein added.

Fat Ratio

2.8

grams protein per 1g fat

Moderate. Contains a fair amount of fat.

Calories for 30g

1347

calories

Very expensive. eating 1347 calories for protein is like eating a whole meal's worth of energy.

Health & Recovery Profile

Heart Health

Heart Friendly

"Very low in saturated fat."

Saturated Fat (Limit)0.26g / 20g*

Cholesterol (Limit)0mg / 300mg*

Healthy Fats (Mono + Poly)0.7g / ~60g*

Beneficial fats.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Muscle & Electrolytes

Low Electrolytes

Sodium

4mg

Electrolyte

Potassium

86mg

Electrolyte

Magnesium

39mg

Recovery

Iron

0.56mg

Energy

*Electrolytes support hydration and muscle contraction.

Cooking Effect

Cooking dilutes protein by absorbing ~64% water

Compare Cooked vs Raw

Raw

7.5g

Cooked

2.7g

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7.5g

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