Food comparison
White rice vs brown rice
Compare cooked white and brown rice using the same weight. Their documented cup portions have different weights, so the per-portion results answer a different question.
Per 100 g, Rice, white, cooked contains 28.2 g of total carbohydrate, compared with 25.6 g in Rice, brown, cooked. These values describe the specific USDA records linked below, including each food’s preparation.
Rice, white, cooked
28.2 g carbs / 100 g
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Rice, brown, cooked
25.6 g carbs / 100 g
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| Per 100 g | Rice, white, cooked | Rice, brown, cooked |
|---|---|---|
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 28.2 | 25.6 |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Total sugars (g) | <0.1 | 0.2 |
| Protein (g) | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Total fat (g) | 0.3 | 1 |
| Energy (kcal) | 130 | 123 |
The reference portions
These amounts can have different weights. They are source measurements, not recommended servings.
- Rice, white, cooked: 1 cup (158 g) contains 44.6 g of carbohydrate.
- Rice, brown, cooked: 1 cup (202 g) contains 51.7 g of carbohydrate.
How to use this comparison
The same-weight table compares nutrient concentrations. Your portion may be larger or smaller. Open either food’s calculator to calculate your actual amount, or use the interactive comparator for other foods. A lower carbohydrate value alone does not establish which food is best for you.
Sources
Rice, white, cooked — FDC 168878. SR Legacy, April 2018. Original description: Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.
Rice, brown, cooked — FDC 169704. SR Legacy, April 2018. Original description: Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program).
Computed directly from the source profiles in CarbTable. Imported October 26, 2026. Read the calculation rules.