Calorie comparison
Brown Rice vs Mac And Cheese
Per 100 grams, brown rice is the lighter choice by 41 calories, while mac and cheese delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Brown Rice | Mac And Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 | 164 |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Carbs | 26 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 6.6 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍚 Brown Rice
1 cup cooked (195 g)
240 cal
5.3 g protein · 50.7 g carbs · 2 g fat
🧀 Mac And Cheese
1 cup (198 g)
325 cal
13.3 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 13.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, brown rice or mac and cheese?
Per 100 g, brown rice has 123 calories and mac and cheese has 164. Brown Rice is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, brown rice or mac and cheese?
Brown Rice has 2.7 g of protein per 100 g; mac and cheese has 6.7 g. Mac And Cheese wins on protein.
Is brown rice or mac and cheese better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward brown rice — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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