Calories in 8 Oz of Cooked Brown Rice

8 oz of cooked brown rice (227 g) has 279 calories. That is 14% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 5.5 g of protein, 2.5 g of fat and 58 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 8% fat and 84% carbs. For comparison, 6 oz of cooked brown rice has 209 calories. Burning 279 calories takes about 50 minutes of brisk walking or 22 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Cooked Brown Rice Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

Cooked with

279cal

in 8 oz of cooked brown rice (227 g)

Protein5.5 g8% of calories

Fat2.5 g8% of calories

Carbs58 g84% of calories

14% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Cooked Brown Rice calories by serving size

Common amounts of cooked brown rice (no added fat) with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	62	1.2 g	0.6 g	13 g
1/2 cup	98 g	120	2.4 g	1.1 g	25 g
100g	100 g	123	2.4 g	1.1 g	26 g
4 oz	113 g	139	2.8 g	1.3 g	29 g
1 cup	195 g	240	4.7 g	2.2 g	50 g
200g	200 g	246	4.9 g	2.2 g	52 g
8 oz	227 g	279	5.5 g	2.5 g	58 g

8 oz of cooked brown rice, by cooking fat

The fat used in the pan changes the total. Same amount, cooked 3 ways.

No added fat279

Butter311

Margarine304

Cooked Brown Rice vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other grains, rice and pasta.

Cooked White Rice129

Precooked or Instant White Rice124

Cooked Brown Rice123

Cooked Brown and Wild Rice120

Cooked Wild Rice100

Cooked Yellow Rice88

Cream of Rice69

Cooked Brown Rice: common questions

How many calories are in 8 oz of cooked brown rice?

8 oz of cooked brown rice weighs about 227 g and has 279 calories.

How much protein is in 8 oz of cooked brown rice?

8 oz of cooked brown rice has 5.5 g of protein, which is 11% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 8 oz of cooked brown rice?

8 oz of cooked brown rice has 58 g of carbohydrates, including 2.3 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugars.

How much cooked brown rice is 100 calories?

100 calories of cooked brown rice is 81 g, about 1/2 cup of cooked brown rice.

More about cooked brown rice

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID No added fat: 2708414, Butter: 2708411, Margarine: 2708412. Original description: Rice, brown, cooked, no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.