How Many Calories Are In Wild Rice?
The chewy, earthy seed of an aquatic grass — not true rice — with more protein than brown rice.
Calories per 1 cup cooked (164g)
166
kcal% Daily Value
Complete Nutrition Facts for Wild Rice
Per 1 cup cooked (164g)
1.1g
sugar
More About Wild Rice
About Calories in Wild Rice
A serving of Wild Rice (164g) contains 166kcal of calories, which is 8% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories measure the energy content of food. Your body needs calories to function, but consuming more than you burn leads to weight gain. When planning your meals, consider that wild rice is a low source of calories compared to other grains & cereals.
Compare Calories in Similar Foods
See how Wild Rice compares to other grains & cereals.
Sweet Potato
per 1 medium (130g)
112
Potato
per 1 medium (150g)
116
Rice
per 1 cup cooked (158g)
205
Brown Rice
per 1 cup cooked (195g)
240
Source: USDA FoodData Central | FDC ID: 168897 | Last updated: 2026-08-11
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