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Brown Rice — CookedB
Carbohydrates · #9 of 18

Brown Rice

Cooked · Whole Grains

40/100B tier
Calories123
Protein2.7g
Fiber1.6g
Sodium4mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 40 out of 100, #9 of 18 carbohydrates. Whole food carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (7/100).

The short version: White rice with its nutrients left on. The fiber gap is the whole story.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories123
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 4mg0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g6%
Protein 2.7g5%
Magnesium 44mg10%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 40

Whole food ×10100
Clean label ×20100
Protein ×1522
Fiber ×3016
Micronutrients ×257

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#9 of 18 in Carbohydrates. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Brown Rice healthy?

It grades B — 40 out of 100, #9 of 18 carbohydrates in our system. White rice with its nutrients left on. The fiber gap is the whole story.

How many calories are in Brown Rice?

123 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Brown Rice calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.