⏱ 40 min total

Spiced Basmati Rice

Name: Spiced Basmati Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ leaf Bay leaf; ⁷⁄₁₆ cup Chicken broth; ¼ cup White rice; ⅛ tbsp Butter; ⅛ tbsp Cinnamon

Per 1 serving · 154 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

191

10%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
4g
9% of calories
Carbs
38g
82% of calories
Fat
2g
10% of calories

Portion

✓ Low fat
✓ Low saturated fat

At a glance

One serving of Spiced Basmati Rice (154 g) has 191 calories, with 4 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (82% of calories). It is high in thiamine (23% DV), folate (b9) (27% DV) and iron (27% DV).

Per 100 g

124cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.1g

Net carbs

37g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.2g

0.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Thiamine23%
Folate (B9)27%
Iron27%
Manganese31%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Niacin14%
Copper14%
Selenium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 30 min

1
Rinse the rice in several changes of cold water until the water runs mostly clear; drain well in a fine-mesh sieve.
2
In a 4‑quart heavy pot, combine the drained rice, chicken broth, ground cinnamon, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
4
Discard bay leaves, add the butter, and gently fluff with a fork until the butter melts and the grains separate.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (154 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	13 μg	1%
Vitamin C	0.1 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin K	0.5 μg	0%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	23%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	6%
Niacin	2 mg	14%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	6%
Folate (B9)	107 μg	27%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	0.5 mg	9%
Choline	4 mg	1%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	28 mg	3%
Iron	2 mg	27%
Potassium	77 mg	2%
Magnesium	13 mg	3%
Phosphorus	59 mg	8%
Zinc	1 mg	5%
Copper	0.1 mg	14%
Manganese	1 mg	31%
Selenium	7 μg	14%

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	5 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 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	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.3 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	0.5 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.2 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	12 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 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 191 calories

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

36min
Walking (3.5 mph)
23min
Cycling (moderate)
16min
Running (6 mph)
27min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spiced Basmati Rice?

One serving of Spiced Basmati Rice (1 serving) has 191 calories, which works out to 124 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spiced Basmati Rice high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Spiced Basmati Rice keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 g of net carbs and 82% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spiced Basmati Rice?

392 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Spiced Basmati Rice?

0.5 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 (154 g)

Calories191

% Daily Value*

Total fat 2g	3%
Saturated fat 1g	5%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 5.9mg	2%
Sodium 392mg	17%
Total carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary fiber 1.2g	4%
Total sugars 0.5g
Protein 4g

* 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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