ThaliScanCalories in jeera rice
1 full plate of jeera rice (271 g): 366 kcal · 6.7 g protein · 67.8 g carbs · 8.7 g fat
Calories and macros in jeera rice by portion
| Portion | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half plate (136 g) | 184 | 3.4 | 34.0 | 4.4 |
| 1 full plate (271 g) | 366 | 6.7 | 67.8 | 8.7 |
| 2 full plates (542 g) | 733 | 13.4 | 135.6 | 17.3 |
| 100 g | 135 | 2.5 | 25.0 | 3.2 |
Per-100 g values: Indian Nutrient Databank. Portion weight: ThaliScan's typical home portion (how portions are set).
Protein in jeera rice
1 full plate of jeera rice has 6.7 g protein. That is 7% of its calories, or 1.8 g protein per 100 kcal. It also has 3.8 g fibre.
The standard recipe behind these numbers is made with parboiled rice, onion, sunflower oil and cumin seeds.
Jeera rice on a typical plate
| Item | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Half a plate of jeera rice (136 g) | 184 | 3.4 |
| 1 small katori of rajma (120 g) | 172 | 7.1 |
| Plate total | 356 | 10.5 |
Why jeera rice calorie numbers differ
Jeera rice is plain rice cooked with cumin seeds and a little onion, with the cumin sizzled in hot oil or ghee at the start. The oil in that tempering is nearly the only thing separating kitchens, and a dhaba plate may be shiny with it while a home plate is barely coated. Plate size matters just as much, so compare with the portion shown.
One extra teaspoon of ghee or oil (5 g) adds 45 kcal, 12% of the calories in 1 full plate of jeera rice.
The numbers here are for a standard home recipe at 271 g per full plate. Weigh your portion or compare it with that weight.
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FAQ
How many calories are in 1 full plate of jeera rice?
1 full plate of jeera rice (271 g) has 366 kcal, with 6.7 g protein, 67.8 g carbs and 8.7 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of jeera rice?
100 g of jeera rice has 135 kcal and 2.5 g protein.
How much protein is in jeera rice?
1 full plate of jeera rice has 6.7 g protein, and 100 g has 2.5 g.
How much is 1 full plate of jeera rice?
This chart uses 271 g for 1 full plate of jeera rice, a typical home portion. A heaped or thin serving can weigh quite differently, so compare yours with that weight.
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Source: Per-100 g values from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), described in Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2024;8(7):103790 (article, published under CC BY 4.0). Adapted by ThaliScan: values per portion and for several portions are calculated from the per-100 g figures at the weights shown.
Last checked: 10 October 2026. Estimates for general wellness, not medical advice.