Calories are actually the same unit of energy measurement. To put it more clearly, calories are used to measure the amount of energy in food, and each food has a certain amount of calories that are converted into energy through metabolism., Rice calories are the same amount of energy in rice. For example, when it is said that a tablespoon of rice is equal to 20 calories, it means that consuming each spoon of rice can give our body 20 units of energy.
How many calories are in different types of rice?
It is true that the calorie content of rice depends on its type, the way it is cooked, and the addition of other ingredients. In general, the calories of raw rice are 130 calories per 100 grams. But when this rice is cooked, its calories change depending on the type of rice. The calories of cooked white rice are about 130 to 170 calories per 100 grams. Brown rice has fewer calories than white rice because it has more bran. The calorie content of cooked brown rice is about 110 to 120 calories in the same amount (100 grams).
Of course, it goes without saying that brown rice is not a specific type of rice. Rather, rice that comes with bran is included in the brown rice category. Since brown rice still has its bran layer, it takes longer to cook and digest and has a better taste and texture than white rice.
However, white rice has its bran and germ removed during processing. This makes its taste, texture, color and digestion different from brown rice. So it is not surprising that the calories of white rice are different from brown rice. To better understand this issue, you can see a comparison between the nutritional value of white and brown rice in the table below.
How many calories does a tablespoon of rice have?
The calorie count of a tablespoon of rice depends on how it is cooked and how much oil is added to it, but naturally, white rice rinsed with oil has the most calories and brown rice without oil has the least calories. To be precise, each tablespoon of cooked white rice rinsed with oil contains 25.5 calories and each tablespoon of brown rice with oil contains 20.55 calories. Each tablespoon of brown rice without oil also contains 19.5 calories.
We emphasize that these values are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the type of rice and cooking method, the amount of oil added to it, etc.
Factors Affecting Rice Calories
In short, various factors can affect the calorie count of rice. These factors include:
Type of rice: Different rices vary in terms of starch and protein content, but in general, long-grain rice has fewer calories than short-grain rice.
Cooking method: The way rice is cooked also affects the calorie content of rice. Research has shown that rice cooked with a lot of water has more calories than rice cooked with a little water. Also, rice cooked with oil or butter has more calories than rice cooked without oil or butter.
Additives: Additives such as sugar, sauces, or spices can also affect the calorie content of rice. As a result, rice cooked with additives has more calories than plain rice.
Calories in Kette Rice
Kette is one of the most popular and common ways to cook rice, and the reason for the popularity of kette rice can be attributed to its less need for oil and its quick preparation. Kette rice itself is a low-calorie food; Provided that the amount of oil and salt is low, the calories of 100 grams of rice cooked in a kate are 130 to 170. If you want to know the calories of rice cooked in a kate based on a spoon, it can be said that the calories of each spoon of rice cooked in a kate are equivalent to 20-25 calories.
If you are one of those people who want to have a weight loss diet in your plan, you can include kate rice in your plan to lose weight because it is low in calories.
Calories of drained rice
Cooking rice in a drained way has its own fans as much as cooking rice in a kate, but note that the calories of drained rice without oil and drained rice with oil are different. Every hundred grams of drained rice without a drop of oil has about 140 kilocalories, which can even double compared to the calories of drained rice with oil. That is, by adding a lot of oil to white rice while cooking, you may get 250 kilocalories (even more) of energy.
Calories in rice with oil and without oil
As mentioned many times in this article, the amount of oil used in cooking rice affects its calorie content, meaning that the more oil used, the more calories the rice will have. If we want to take an average, white rice cooked by the kate or drain method while adding oil has 170-250 calories per 100 grams.
On the other hand, white rice cooked by the kate or drain method without adding oil has an average of 140 calories per 100 grams. To better understand and examine this issue, we have designed a table that you can study to find out the difference in calories of rice with oil and without oil.
Ways to Reduce Rice Calories
You may think that rice calories are a bit high and you are afraid that consuming it can lead to weight gain and other problems in your body. But do you know that there are ways to reduce rice calories?
If you are also one of those people who are worried about rice calories, you can follow the following tips to reduce its calories:
The first step you can take to reduce rice calories is to choose brown rice, which has fewer calories.
Instead of eating rice alone, combine it with vegetables and salad, which will both diversify your meals and help reduce rice consumption per meal.
In the next step to reduce rice calories, it is better to cook it in a steamed form, because it is both lower in calories and its essential nutrients are preserved.
A very important point, in order to reduce rice calories, is to never use oil or butter when cooking rice.
Finally, it is worth knowing that consuming too much rice, like any other food, can have negative effects on your health, so consume only as much as your body needs.
Final Words
In this article, we have examined the calories of different types of rice, how much the cooking method and additives can affect the calories of rice, and many other points.
But one thing you should never forget is that you should always use quality Iranian rice. Quality Iranian rice can only be found in reputable rice sales centers.
Dear readers and users, if you are looking for quality rice at a reasonable price, the Best Rice Store is the best option for you. Because the Best Rice Collection offers a wide variety of excellent quality Iranian rice at a fair price. The rice in this center is harvested directly from the best farms in the north of the country and reaches you.
Best Rice provides its rice to its customers fresh and in proper packaging. So, if you are looking for delicious and nutritious rice for your family, we recommend the Best Rice Store to you.
