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Basmati Rice⏱ 55 min total
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Basmati Rice

Per 1 serving · 199 g · 4 ingredients

Calories
259
13%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    4.4g
    7% of calories
  • Carbs
    49g
    78% of calories
  • Fat
    4.2g
    15% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Basmati Rice (199 g) has 259 calories, with 4.4 g of protein, 49 g of carbohydrates and 4.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (78% of calories). It is high in thiamine (30% DV), folate (b9) (36% DV) and iron (33% DV).

Per 100 g
130cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.7g
Net carbs
49g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.8g
0.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Thiamine30%
  • Folate (B9)36%
  • Iron33%
  • Manganese29%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Niacin16%
  • Pantothenic acid12%
  • Phosphorus10%
  • Copper15%
  • Selenium17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 40 min
  1. 1

    Rinse rice in several changes of cold water until water runs clear. Drain well in a fine-mesh sieve. Melt butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, then add rice and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in water and salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered and undisturbed, 5 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (199 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A32 μg
4%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin K0.4 μg
0%
Thiamine0.4 mg
30%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
3%
Niacin3 mg
16%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
8%
Folate (B9)143 μg
36%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
12%
Choline4 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium19 mg
2%
Iron3 mg
33%
Potassium72 mg
2%
Magnesium16 mg
4%
Phosphorus72 mg
10%
Zinc1 mg
6%
Copper0.1 mg
15%
Manganese1 mg
29%
Selenium9 μg
17%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid0.4 g—
Beta carotene7 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.2 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.4 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine0.2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.2 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol32 μg—
Serine0.2 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.1 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.3 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 259 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 49min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 31min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 22min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 36min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Basmati Rice?

One serving of Basmati Rice (1 serving) has 259 calories, which works out to 130 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Basmati Rice high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Basmati Rice keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 49 g of net carbs and 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Basmati Rice?

391 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Basmati Rice?

0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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