Cereal Grains and Pasta

Calories in Basmati Rice

72 calories

Serving Size 0.5 cup(s) (about 57 g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 72		Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g		0%
	Saturated Fat 0g	0%
	Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 0mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 17g		6%
	Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
	Sugars 0g
Protein 1g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Food analysis

Low In Fat
There is 72 calories in 57 grams of Basmati Rice. With 132 calories per 100 grams, this food would be considered a Medium calorie density food.

Basmati Rice is High in carbohydrates, Low in proteins and Very Low in fats. You can look at the macronutrients graph below for a detailed ratio.

With 31 grams of "Net carbohydrates" per 100 grams, it not safe to consume if you are following a Keto or Ketosis diet.

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Macronutrients split

6.1% Proteins

93.9% Carbohydrates

0.0% Fats

Nutrients and how much we eat of it play an important role on our health and body composition. To learn more on theses, check our blog posts on Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats.

Unlike its counterparts, basmati rice has a distinct flavour and aroma that lingers after it is cooked. This is because of the presence of a compound known as 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline in basmati rice. Basmati has an unusually long grain, which gives it its unique quality of being able to absorb water along its length while remaining firm and separate. It has a delicate flavour which makes it more flavorful when steamed, roasted, or stir-fried with some butter or ghee(clarified butter).

Health benefits of basmati rice: Basmati rice comes in both brown and white versions and both provide several health benefits to the consumer.

People suffering from diabetes can include basmati rice in their diet as it has a low glycemic index when compared to other white rice versions.
People suffering from obesity can include basmati rice as part of their diets as it is rich in dietary fiber and aids weight loss efforts by increasing satiety levels and reducing food cravings for unhealthy snacks.
Basmati rice is packed with antioxidants which are essential for the human body to get rid of harmful toxins that have the potential to cause cancer.
Basmati rice also has a high nutritional value when compared to other white rice varieties. It's rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and phosphorus.

Some types of rice are better than others when it comes to your health. One such type is basmati, which has been shown in studies to have less arsenic and higher fibre content compared with other rice.