Carbs in White Rice

How many carbs are in white rice?

White Rice has 27.8g net carbs per 100g — 28.2g total carbs minus 0.4g fiber — plus 2.7g protein, 0.3g fat, and 130 calories. 1 cup cooked (158g) works out to about 43.9g net carbs and 205 calories. That makes white rice high in net carbs and lower than the typical breads and grain, which averages about 45.2g net carbs per 100g. At this carb count, white rice is best limited to small portions on keto (usually 20–50g net carbs per day). Values are per per 100 g, sourced from USDA FoodData Central; net carbs are computed by CarbMeNot.

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Last updated June 10, 2026 · Reviewed by Jordan Lee, Nutrition Editor

White Rice
27.8g
Net carbs
28.2g
Total carbs
0.4g
Fiber
2.7g
Protein
0.3g
Fat
130
Calories

Values per 100 g.

Is white rice keto-friendly?

Not really

White Rice is generally not keto-friendly. It has 27.8g net carbs per 100g (28.2g total carbs − 0.4g fiber). A typical serving — 1 cup cooked (158g) — is about 43.9g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.

Carbs by serving size

ServingNet carbsTotal carbsCalories
1 cup cooked43.9g44.6g205
100 g (3.5 oz)27.8g28.2g130
1 oz (28 g)7.8g7.9g36

How many calories are in white rice?

White Rice has 130 calories per 100g. 1 cup cooked (158g) has about 205 calories. That's alongside 2.7g protein, 0.3g fat, and 27.8g net carbs per 100g.

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount (per 100 g)
Calories130
Total carbs28.2g
Net carbs27.8g
Fiber0.4g
Sugar0.1g
Sugar alcohols0g
Protein2.7g
Fat0.3g
Sodium1mg
Potassium35mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols, computed by CarbMeNot.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in white rice?
White Rice has 28.2g of total carbs and 27.8g of net carbs per 100 grams.
How many net carbs are in white rice?
White Rice has 27.8g of net carbs per 100 grams (total carbs 28.2g minus 0.4g fiber).
Is white rice keto-friendly?
White Rice is generally not keto-friendly. It has 27.8g net carbs per 100g (28.2g total carbs − 0.4g fiber). A typical serving — 1 cup cooked (158g) — is about 43.9g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.
How many calories are in white rice?
White Rice has 130 calories per 100 grams.
How many carbs are in 1 cup cooked of white rice?
1 cup cooked of white rice (158g) has about 43.9g net carbs, 44.6g total carbs, and 205 calories.

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