Which has more calories, brown rice or ramen?

Per 100 g, brown rice has 123 calories and ramen has 88. Ramen is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, brown rice or ramen?

Brown Rice has 2.7 g of protein per 100 g; ramen has 4 g. Ramen wins on protein.

Is brown rice or ramen 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 ramen — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Brown Rice vs Ramen

Per 100 grams, ramen is the lighter choice by 35 calories, while ramen delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Brown Rice nutrition →Ramen nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Brown Rice	Ramen
Calories	123	88
Protein	2.7 g	4 g
Carbs	26 g	12 g
Fat	1 g	2.5 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

🍜 Ramen

1 bowl (500 g)

440 cal

20 g protein · 60 g carbs · 12.5 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, brown rice or ramen?
Per 100 g, brown rice has 123 calories and ramen has 88. Ramen is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, brown rice or ramen?
Brown Rice has 2.7 g of protein per 100 g; ramen has 4 g. Ramen wins on protein.
Is brown rice or ramen 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 ramen — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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