Thai Jasmine Rice Calories

Jasmine rice is a variety of long-grain rice that originates from Thailand. It has a nutty aroma and the grains cling together when cooked. The calories in Thai jasmine rice come almost entirely from starch.

Calories

This nutritional information applies to 2 oz. of dry Thai jasmine rice. A serving of Thai jasmine rice contains 160 calories, which provides 8 percent of the daily value for calories. This daily value assumes a standard daily diet of 2,000 calories.

Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat

The calorie content in a serving of Thai jasmine rice includes 148 calories from carbohydrates and 12 calories from protein. The carbohydrate content in a serving of Thai jasmine rice is 36 g, which is about 12 percent of the daily value for carbohydrates. Thai jasmine rice contains 3 g of protein, or 6 percent of the daily value for protein. Thai jasmine rice contains no fat.

Dietary Fiber

A serving of Thai jasmine rice provides 0.5 g of dietary fiber, or 2 percent of the daily value for fiber. This fiber content provides about 2 calories.

References

• Fitbit: Nutritional Information, Diet Info and Calories in Jasmine Rice, Dry
• U.S Food and Drug Administration: Food Labeling Guide