Wild Rice — Calories and Macros

Aquatic grass seed, not technically rice. Higher protein than white rice.

Good fiberLow fatLow calorie density
166cal

per 1 cup cooked (164g)
8% of a 2,000 cal day

Protein

6.5g

Carbs

35g

Fat

0.6g

Fiber

3g

Sugar

1.2g

Per 100 grams

Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.

Calories

101

Protein

4g

Carbs

21.3g

Fat

0.4g

Fiber

1.8g

Sugar

0.7g

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Common questions

How many calories are in wild rice?

1 cup cooked (164g) of wild rice has 166 calories, with 6.5g protein, 35g carbs, and 0.6g fat.

How much protein is in wild rice?

Wild Rice has 6.5g of protein per 1 cup cooked (164g). That is about 4g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.

Is wild rice good for weight loss?

Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Wild Rice is relatively light for its portion, so it fits comfortably within most calorie targets.

Is wild rice healthy?

Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. It brings fiber. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, wild rice is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.

Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.