How Many Calories in Rice Pilaf (Pilaf de Orez)?
1 porție (200g) = 300 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 porție (200g) contains 300 calories.
Best time: Main meal, as a side alongside lean meat or fish
Benefits
- ✓Source of complex carbohydrates providing lasting energy for daily activity or sport
- ✓Cooked with butter or oil and often vegetables (carrot, onion) or chicken broth, it brings more flavor than plain boiled rice
- ✓Digests relatively easily, making it a good side option for post-workout meals
- ✓Versatile - can be adapted with brown rice for more fiber and a lower glycemic index
Considerations
- !Average values for traditional pilaf with butter/oil and chicken broth - recipes vary depending on the amount of fat used
- !More caloric than plain boiled rice (about 130 kcal/100g) due to the added butter or oil during cooking
- !Generous pilaf servings as a side can add 300+ calories to a meal, beyond the main protein
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends pilaf made with brown rice and a moderate amount of olive oil instead of butter, for more fiber and a healthier fat profile. A 150-200g serving of pilaf alongside 150g grilled chicken breast and steamed vegetables makes a balanced post-workout meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
A serving of rice pilaf (200g, made with butter/oil and chicken broth) has about 300 calories, with 5.4g protein, 48g carbs, and 9g fat. It's somewhat more caloric than plain boiled rice due to the fat added during cooking.
Plain boiled rice (without butter or oil) has about 130 kcal/100g, somewhat less than pilaf (150 kcal/100g), because pilaf is made with added fat (butter or oil) and often chicken broth instead of water. The difference isn't huge, but it matters at large portions - choose plain boiled rice if you want to minimize calories from your side dish.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.