Is Basmati Rice Keto?

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KETO VERDICTAVOID

Basmati rice is not a practical large keto side using this reference of 78.7g net carbs per 100 g. A 10 g dry allowance contributes about 7.9g toward a 20–25 g daily budget before the curry or other accompaniments. The saved generic rice record is not a cooked-rice panel or an exact basmati brand check.

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YOUR PORTION

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Per 100 g (as listed by source). USDA FoodData Central.

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78.7gnet carbs in your portion

Total carbs
80g
Fiber
1.3g
Protein
7.1g
Fat
0.7g
Calories
365
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  • Net carbs (100 g)78.7g
  • Protein (100 g)7.1g
  • Fat (100 g)0.7g
  • Keto verdictAvoid on keto

NUTRITION FACTS

Per 100 g (as listed by source)

Net Carbs
78.7g
Total Carbs
80g
Fiber
1.3g
Protein
7.1g
Fat
0.7g
Calories
365

Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record

Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ

Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber

This USDA reference record is shared by related entries; variety, brand, or preparation may differ.

Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.

WHY IT'S NOT KETO-FRIENDLY

  • Start with the dry rice weight when planning a basmati dish. The amount of water absorbed varies with preparation, so an assumed cooked spoonful cannot be derived from this dry reference alone.
  • For pilaf, keep rice, vegetables and any dried fruit as separate ingredients in the recipe. The final mixture may look mostly like rice while including additions absent from this panel.
  • When sharing a pot, note the fraction served as well as the dry rice used. A small ladle from a large batch is more useful to track when the batch yield is known.

PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS

REPLACE THE CURRY BASE

Serve curry over a prepared vegetable or konjac base, and track the sauce ingredients independently. If adding basmati for texture, measure the dry rice used for that portion before cooking.

Better keto swaps

  • Konjac Rice (Shirataki) — 0g net carbs per 100 g (estimate). Carries curry sauce without using a grain base; inspect the package for starch blends and follow its preparation instructions.
  • Cauliflower Rice — 3g net carbs per 100 g (reference). A vegetable base for a pilaf-style plate. It has a different texture, and added oil or dried fruit still needs counting.
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