Fried Rice — Calories & Nutrition Facts
Nigerian fried rice, stir-fried with curry, diced vegetables and often liver or shrimp, which gives it its green flecks and yellow colour. Usually served alongside jollof rather than instead of it.
One plate (250g) of Fried Rice has about 413 calories, with 12.5g protein, 70g carbs and 11.3g fat. Most of its energy comes from carbohydrate — 23% fat, 65% carbs, 12% protein.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per plate (250g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 412.5 kcal |
| Protein | 5g | 12.5g |
| Carbs | 28g | 70g |
| Fat | 4.5g | 11.3g |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 6.3g |
This is an estimated value and has not been independently verified against a nutrition reference table. Zayvo is working through its full database against FAO/INFOODS WAFCT 2019 and USDA FoodData Central — see how Zayvo's numbers are made.
Questions about Fried Rice
- How many calories are in one plate (250g) of Fried Rice?
- About 413 calories. Fried Rice has 165 calories per 100g, so one plate (250g) is about 413.
- How much protein is in Fried Rice?
- 5g per 100g, or 3g for every 100 calories. One plate (250g) has about 12.5g. That is more protein per calorie than 5 of the other 9 rice & grains on Zayvo.
- Is Fried Rice high in calories compared with other rice & grains?
- At 165 calories per 100g, Fried Rice is lower in calories than 4 of the other 9 rice & grains on Zayvo.
- Where do these Fried Rice numbers come from?
- They are Zayvo's estimate and have not yet been independently verified. Zayvo is checking its food database against FAO/INFOODS WAFCT 2019 and USDA FoodData Central.
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