What are Flavored Rice Dishes food comparisons?

Flavored Rice Dishes food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Brown Jasmine Organic Rice With Cilantro & A Hint Of Lime, Brown Jasmine With Cilantro & A Hint Of Lime vs Simple Sides, Rice And Sauce Chicken Flavor Broccoli

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Jasmin... Food 1 Food 1 • SEEDS OF CHANGE INCORPORATED Brown Jasmine Organic Rice With Cilantro & A Hint Of Lime, Brown Jasmine With Cilantro & A Hint Of Lime	85.3	104	19.6	0.4	1.7	1.7	2.1
Simple Sides... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Simple Sides, Rice And Sauce Chicken Flavor Broccoli	90.9	354	73.9	3.1	1.5	7.7	10.8

Mushroom Risotto vs Essential Everyday, Pilaf Rice Mix

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mushroom Ris... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Mushroom Risotto	62.8	356	73.3	—	2.2	1.1	8.9
Essential Ev... Food 2 Food 2 • SUPERVALU, INC. Essential Everyday, Pilaf Rice Mix	97.7	357	72.9	—	1.4	2.1	10.0

Pumpkin & Sage Farro Pilaf, Pumpkin & Sage vs Four Cheese Risotto, Four Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin & Sa... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Pumpkin & Sage Farro Pilaf, Pumpkin & Sage	73.9	375	75.0	5.4	7.1	1.8	12.5
Four Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • LIPTON Four Cheese Risotto, Four Cheese	98.6	394	71.8	2.8	—	7.0	11.3

Whole Grain Rice & Seasoning Mix Jambalaya Rice vs Black Eyed Peas & Rice Long Grain White Rice, Black Eyed Peas And Bell Peppers With Mild Seasonings Dinner Mix, Black Eyed Peas & Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • WEHAH FARM INC Whole Grain Rice & Seasoning Mix Jambalaya Rice	84.3	393	82.1	3.6	5.4	3.6	7.1
Black Eyed P... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Black Eyed Peas & Rice Long Grain White Rice, Black Eyed Peas And Bell Peppers With Mild Seasonings Dinner Mix, Black Eyed Peas & Rice	83.6	348	69.7	1.5	4.5	0.8	13.6

Chicken Rice Mix, Chicken vs Chile Verde Long Grain White Rice With Onions, Garlic, And A Unique Blend Of Refreshing Lime With A Hint Of Jalapeno Rice Side, Chile Verde

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • PIGGLY WIGGLY COMPANY Chicken Rice Mix, Chicken	97.7	357	72.9	2.9	1.4	2.1	10.0
Chile Verde ... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Chile Verde Long Grain White Rice With Onions, Garlic, And A Unique Blend Of Refreshing Lime With A Hint Of Jalapeno Rice Side, Chile Verde	90.2	361	78.7	3.3	3.3	1.6	8.2

Rice & Sauce, Chicken vs Beef Flavored Rice & Vermicelli Mix With Beef Stock & Vegetables, Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice & Sauce... Food 1 Food 1 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Rice & Sauce, Chicken	94.3	354	75.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	7.7
Beef Flavore... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Beef Flavored Rice & Vermicelli Mix With Beef Stock & Vegetables, Beef	97.8	352	71.8	2.8	1.4	1.4	9.9

Long Grain & Wild Rice, Original vs Cilantro Lime Rice, Cilantro Lime

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Long Grain &... Food 1 Food 1 • C & F FOODS INC. Long Grain & Wild Rice, Original	82.5	357	78.6	—	3.6	—	8.9
Cilantro Lim... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Cilantro Lime Rice, Cilantro Lime	86.4	367	76.7	1.7	3.3	1.7	8.3

Chicken Flavor Rice Mix With Vermicelli, Chicken vs Mexican Rice Instant, Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Flav... Food 1 Food 1 • SHURFINE Chicken Flavor Rice Mix With Vermicelli, Chicken	89.9	354	72.3	3.1	1.5	1.5	10.8
Mexican Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Mexican Rice Instant, Chicken	66.7	356	77.8	2.2	2.2	1.1	8.9

Hot & Spicy Jalapeno Cheddar Flavor Rice, Jalapenos And Cheddar Cheese, Hot & Spicy Jalapeno Cheddar vs Dirty Rice Mix, New Orleans Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hot & Spicy ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Hot & Spicy Jalapeno Cheddar Flavor Rice, Jalapenos And Cheddar Cheese, Hot & Spicy Jalapeno Cheddar	78.2	357	73.2	3.6	1.8	5.4	7.1
Dirty Rice M... Food 2 Food 2 • WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. Dirty Rice Mix, New Orleans Style	55.1	342	76.3	2.6	2.6	—	7.9

Brown Rice Jambalaya Long Grain Brown Rice, Onions And Bell Peppers With Traditional New Orleans Seasonings Rice Dinner Mix, Brown Rice Jambalaya vs Red Beans & Rice With Seasonings

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Rice J... Food 1 Food 1 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Brown Rice Jambalaya Long Grain Brown Rice, Onions And Bell Peppers With Traditional New Orleans Seasonings Rice Dinner Mix, Brown Rice Jambalaya	56.9	350	75.0	—	2.5	2.5	7.5
Red Beans & ... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Red Beans & Rice With Seasonings	66.0	351	68.4	1.8	8.8	0.9	14.0

Rice & Lentil Pilaf With Orzo vs Organic Paprika & Spinach Flavored Pearl Couscous

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice & Lenti... Food 1 Food 1 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Rice & Lentil Pilaf With Orzo	70.2	339	71.4	1.8	7.1	0.9	12.5
Organic Papr... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Organic Paprika & Spinach Flavored Pearl Couscous	75.8	375	73.2	1.8	3.6	1.8	12.5

Spanish Rice Pilaf Mix, Spanish Rice vs Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Spanish Rice Pilaf Mix, Spanish Rice	82.7	339	76.8	1.8	1.8	0.9	7.1
Rice With Gr... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style	67.1	333	77.8	2.2	2.2	—	6.7

Cilantro Lime 90 Second Rice, Cilantro Lime vs Food Club, Rice & Sauce, Cheddar Broccoli, Rice And Pasta In A Cheese Sauce With Broccoli

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cilantro Lim... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Cilantro Lime 90 Second Rice, Cilantro Lime	100.0	193	38.2	0.4	—	2.0	3.6
Food Club, R... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Food Club, Rice & Sauce, Cheddar Broccoli, Rice And Pasta In A Cheese Sauce With Broccoli	93.7	368	75.0	33.8	4.4	2.2	10.3

Long Grain & Wild Fast Cook Flavored Grains vs Paella Rice Mix, Paella

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Long Grain &... Food 1 Food 1 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Long Grain & Wild Fast Cook Flavored Grains	84.1	350	73.3	1.7	1.7	0.8	10.0
Paella Rice ... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Paella Rice Mix, Paella	54.9	368	76.3	—	2.6	2.6	7.9

Jambalaya Long Grain Rice Mix With Vegetables & Spices, Jambalaya vs Double Cheesy Quesadilla Rice And Naturally & Artificially Flavored Sauce Mix, Double Cheesy Quesadilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jambalaya Lo... Food 1 Food 1 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Jambalaya Long Grain Rice Mix With Vegetables & Spices, Jambalaya	62.7	372	76.7	—	2.3	1.2	9.3
Double Chees... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Double Cheesy Quesadilla Rice And Naturally & Artificially Flavored Sauce Mix, Double Cheesy Quesadilla	39.2	333	74.1	7.4	—	3.7	7.4

Herb & Butter Flavored Rice & Pasta Blend In A Delicate Butter & Herb Sauce, Herb & Butter vs Medium Grain Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Herb & Butte... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Herb & Butter Flavored Rice & Pasta Blend In A Delicate Butter & Herb Sauce, Herb & Butter	56.8	359	48.4	4.7	3.1	1.6	9.4
Medium Grain... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Medium Grain Rice	71.1	362	78.7	—	2.1	—	6.4

Wild Blend Whole Grain Rice, Wild Blend vs Spanish Style Rice Mix

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Blend W... Food 1 Food 1 • WEHAH FARM INC Wild Blend Whole Grain Rice, Wild Blend	60.7	356	75.6	2.2	6.7	2.2	8.9
Spanish Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spanish Style Rice Mix	97.6	429	91.1	5.4	1.8	1.8	10.7

Long Grain & Wild Rice With Herb Seasonings, Herb Seasonings vs Jambalaya Mix, Jambalaya

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Long Grain &... Food 1 Food 1 • SHURFINE Long Grain & Wild Rice With Herb Seasonings, Herb Seasonings	84.1	351	77.2	—	1.8	—	10.5
Jambalaya Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Jambalaya Mix, Jambalaya	70.5	347	75.5	2.0	2.0	1.0	10.2

Jambalaya Reduced Sodium Long Grain Rice Mix With Vegetables & Spices, Jambalaya vs Coconut Organic Rice, Coconut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jambalaya Re... Food 1 Food 1 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Jambalaya Reduced Sodium Long Grain Rice Mix With Vegetables & Spices, Jambalaya	62.8	356	73.3	—	2.2	1.1	8.9
Coconut Orga... Food 2 Food 2 • PREFERRED BRANDS INTERNATIONAL Coconut Organic Rice, Coconut	55.2	150	22.9	2.9	2.9	5.0	2.9

Broccoli With Cheese Rice Mix With Seasonings, Broccoli With Cheese vs Mexican White Rice Mix

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Broccoli Wit... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Broccoli With Cheese Rice Mix With Seasonings, Broccoli With Cheese	74.0	351	68.4	3.5	1.8	5.3	8.8
Mexican Whit... Food 2 Food 2 • DREAM FOODS INTERNATIONAL LLC Mexican White Rice Mix	66.8	356	75.6	—	—	—	8.9

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