Ingredient swap
Basmati Rice vs Bread Flour
Basmati Rice has 8 g protein and 360 calories per 100 g; bread flour has 12 g and 361. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of basmati rice (180 g) ≈ 1½ cup of bread flour.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Basmati Rice | Bread Flour |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360 | 361 |
| Protein | 8 g | 12 gbetter |
| Carbs | 78 g | 72.5 gbetter |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 2.4 gbetter |
| Sugar | 0.1 gbetter | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 2 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 180 g | 127 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use bread flour instead of basmati rice?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of basmati rice (180 g) ≈ 1½ cup of bread flour.
Which has more protein?
Bread Flour, with 12 g per 100 g versus 8 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Basmati Rice, with 360 calories per 100 g.