Is White rice (cooked) keto?
Not keto-friendly
No, white rice (cooked) is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 cup (158 g)) has about 43.6 g of net carbs, more than a typical 25 g daily limit.
The short answer
A cup has about 43 net carbs: more than a whole keto day.
A typical serving is 1 cup (158 g). That has 205 calories, 4.3 g protein, 0.5 g fat and 43.6 g net carbs (44.2 g total carbs − 0.6 g fiber).
How many servings fit in your carb budget?
Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.
Lower-carb swaps for white rice (cooked)
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 130 kcal · 27.6 g net carbs · 2.7 g protein · 0.3 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is white rice (cooked) keto?
No, white rice (cooked) is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 cup (158 g)) has about 43.6 g of net carbs, more than a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in white rice (cooked)?
A serving of white rice (cooked) (1 cup (158 g)) has about 44.2 g of total carbohydrates and 0.6 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 43.6 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 27.6 g of net carbs.
Can I eat white rice (cooked) on a keto diet?
Most people on keto avoid it. A cup has about 43 net carbs: more than a whole keto day. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.
What can I eat instead of white rice (cooked)?
Lower-carb swaps include cauliflower, shirataki noodles, broccoli.
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