⏱ 25 min total

Garlic Butter Rice with Parsley and Thyme

Name: Garlic Butter Rice with Parsley and Thyme
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Butter; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ cup White rice; ½ tbsp Parsley; ¼ tsp, leaves Thyme

Per 1 serving · 57 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

223

11%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
3.5g
6% of calories
Carbs
38g
69% of calories
Fat
6.1g
25% of calories

Portion

✓ Sodium free
✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Garlic Butter Rice with Parsley and Thyme (57 g) has 223 calories, with 3.5 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 6.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (69% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (30% DV), thiamine (23% DV) and folate (b9) (28% DV).

Per 100 g

392cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.6g

Net carbs

37g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.8g

0.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin K30%
Thiamine23%
Folate (B9)28%
Iron31%
Manganese24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Niacin12%
Pantothenic acid10%
Copper12%
Selenium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min

1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute; avoid browning.
3
Add the long‑grain white rice and cook, stirring, for 1–2 minutes to lightly toast and coat the grains in the garlic butter.
4
Pour in water according to rice package directions, bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes to steam.
6
Fluff with a fork, then stir in the parsley and dried thyme.
7
Serve warm as a side dish.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (57 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	57 μg	6%
Vitamin C	3 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin K	36 μg	30%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	23%
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg	2%
Niacin	2 mg	12%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	7%
Folate (B9)	111 μg	28%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	0.5 mg	10%
Choline	5 mg	1%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	25 mg	2%
Iron	2 mg	31%
Potassium	73 mg	2%
Magnesium	14 mg	3%
Phosphorus	59 mg	8%
Zinc	1 mg	5%
Copper	0.1 mg	12%
Manganese	1 mg	24%
Selenium	7 μg	13%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	113 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.3 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	48 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 223 calories

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

42min
Walking (3.5 mph)
27min
Cycling (moderate)
19min
Running (6 mph)
31min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Garlic Butter Rice with Parsley and Thyme?

One serving of Garlic Butter Rice with Parsley and Thyme (1 serving) has 223 calories, which works out to 392 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Garlic Butter Rice with Parsley and Thyme high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Garlic Butter Rice with Parsley and Thyme keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 g of net carbs and 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Garlic Butter Rice with Parsley and Thyme?

4.6 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Garlic Butter Rice with Parsley and Thyme?

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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (57 g)

Calories223

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.1g	8%
Saturated fat 3.7g	19%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 4.6mg	0%
Total carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary fiber 0.8g	3%
Total sugars 0.1g
Protein 3.5g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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