Basmati Rice
One level US cup of basmati rice weighs 180 g (6.3 oz). A tablespoon is 11.2 g. Per 100 g: 360 calories and 8 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 3.7 g | 0.13 oz | 13.3 | 0.3 g | 2.9 g | 0.02 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 11.2 g | 0.4 oz | 40.3 | 0.9 g | 8.7 g | 0.07 g |
| ¼ cup | 45 g | 1.6 oz | 162 | 3.6 g | 35.1 g | 0.27 g |
| ⅓ cup | 60 g | 2.1 oz | 216 | 4.8 g | 46.8 g | 0.36 g |
| ½ cup | 90 g | 3.2 oz | 324 | 7.2 g | 70.2 g | 0.54 g |
| 1 cup | 180 g | 6.3 oz | 648 | 14.4 g | 140 g | 1.1 g |
| 2 cups | 360 g | 12.7 oz | 1,296 | 28.8 g | 281 g | 2.2 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Soak 20 minutes, then simmer 1 part rice in 1.5 parts water for 12 minutes.
Calories and protein stay the same when cooking; only water weight is added.
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 9% from protein, 89% from carbs and 2% from fat.
Basmati Rice gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 9% from protein, 89% from carbs and 2% from fat. One cup (180 g) has 648 calories, 14.4 g protein and 2.3 g fiber.
How to measure
Pour it into the cup and shake gently to level. For tracking, weigh it dry on a scale before cooking.
Tips from the kitchen
- Soaking gives longer, separate grains.
- Weigh it dry for macro tracking.
- A squeeze of lemon in the water keeps grains white.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of basmati rice?
One level US cup of basmati rice weighs about 180 g (6.3 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of basmati rice?
One level tablespoon weighs about 11.2 g, and one teaspoon about 3.7 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of basmati rice?
100 g has 8 g protein, 78 g carbs, 0.6 g fat and 360 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry basmati rice weigh after cooking?
About 280 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.8 times while the calories stay the same.