Brown rice (long-grain): Nutrition Facts
Brown rice is rice with only the inedible outer hull removed, leaving the bran and germ intact. That keeps more fiber and micronutrients than white rice. The figures here are for raw long-grain brown rice, USDA standard reference.
| Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carb (g) | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 367 | 7.5 | 76.3 | 3.6 | 3.2 |
Percent Daily Value by serving
| Serving | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carb (g) | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 367 (18%) | 7.5 (15%) | 76.3 (28%) | 3.6 (13%) | 3.2 (4%) |
| 1/4 cup dry (~46 g) | 169 (8%) | 3.5 (7%) | 35.1 (13%) | 1.7 (6%) | 1.5 (2%) |
| 1 cup dry (~185 g) | 679 (34%) | 13.9 (28%) | 141.1 (51%) | 6.7 (24%) | 5.9 (8%) |
Percent Daily Value shows how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet, based on the United States Food and Drug Administration reference intake of 2,000 calories a day. The FDA notes that 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice and that individual needs vary. The values below are calculated from the USDA macros for this food. FDA Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels (21 CFR 101.9), accessed 2026-06-05.
| Serving | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 367 | 18% |
| Protein (g) | 7.5 | 15% |
| Carb (g) | 76.3 | 28% |
| Fiber (g) | 3.6 | 13% |
| Fat (g) | 3.2 | 4% |
How much protein in Brown rice (long-grain)?
Brown rice (long-grain), uncooked, long-grain, contains 7.5 g of protein per 100 g, per the USDA FoodData Central entry cited below. A typical 1/4 cup dry (~46 g) serving therefore provides about 3.5 g of protein.
How many calories in Brown rice (long-grain)?
Brown rice (long-grain), uncooked, long-grain, supplies about 367 kcal per 100 g. A 1/4 cup dry (~46 g) serving works out to roughly 169 kcal.
Common serving sizes
- 1/4 cup dry (~46 g): 169 kcal, 3.5 g protein, 1.5 g fat
- 1 cup dry (~185 g): 679 kcal, 13.9 g protein, 5.9 g fat
Source: USDA FoodData Central, fdcId 169703, accessed 2026-05-28
References
- Rice, brown, long-grain, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) - USDA FoodData Central. USDA FoodData Central. Accessed 2026-05-28.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-28