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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Fried Rice Original Rice & Vermicelli Mix In A Blend Of Asian Seasoning, Fried Rice vs Cilantro Lime Long Grain Rice With Lime & Spices, Cilantro Lime

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fried Rice O... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Fried Rice Original Rice & Vermicelli Mix In A Blend Of Asian Seasoning, Fried Rice	78.4	339	73.2	5.4	1.8	0.9	8.9
Cilantro Lim... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Cilantro Lime Long Grain Rice With Lime & Spices, Cilantro Lime	80.6	358	79.3	—	1.9	0.9	7.6

Cheddar Broccoli Rice And Vermicelli Pasta In A Cheddar Cheese And Broccoli Sauce Rice Sides, Cheddar Broccoli vs Chicken Rice & Vermicelli Mix, Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Broc... Food 1 Food 1 • NASH FINCH COMPANY Cheddar Broccoli Rice And Vermicelli Pasta In A Cheddar Cheese And Broccoli Sauce Rice Sides, Cheddar Broccoli	93.8	348	74.2	7.6	1.5	1.5	10.6
Chicken Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Chicken Rice & Vermicelli Mix, Chicken	95.8	343	71.4	2.9	1.4	2.1	10.0

Dirty Rice Creole Rice Dinner Mix, Dirty Rice vs Hot & Spicy Jalapeno Cheddar Flavor Rice, Jalapenos And Cheddar Cheese, Hot & Spicy Jalapeno Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dirty Rice C... Food 1 Food 1 • TONY CHACHERE'S CREOLE FOODS OF OPELOUSAS, INC. Dirty Rice Creole Rice Dinner Mix, Dirty Rice	61.2	349	74.4	—	2.3	—	7.0
Hot & Spicy ... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Gumbo Creole Rice Dinner Mix, Gumbo vs Bear Creek Country Kitchens, Creamy Chicken Rice Mix

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gumbo Creole... Food 1 Food 1 • TONY CHACHERE'S CREOLE FOODS OF OPELOUSAS, INC. Gumbo Creole Rice Dinner Mix, Gumbo	31.5	348	73.9	—	4.3	—	8.7
Bear Creek C... Food 2 Food 2 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Bear Creek Country Kitchens, Creamy Chicken Rice Mix	100.0	392	70.9	2.5	2.5	6.3	7.6

Bear Creek Country Kitchens, Rice Mix, Beef, Beef vs Original Vegan Yellow Rice Mix With Chickpeas, Original

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bear Creek C... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Bear Creek Country Kitchens, Rice Mix, Beef, Beef	95.8	362	73.9	2.9	2.9	1.5	10.1
Original Veg... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Original Vegan Yellow Rice Mix With Chickpeas, Original	62.8	356	73.3	2.2	2.2	1.1	8.9

5 Whole Grain Blend A Combination Of Long Grain Parboiled Brown Rice, Pearled Durum Wheat, Colusari Red Rice, Sprouted Brown Rice And Wild Rice, 5 Whole Grain Blend vs Jambalaya Long Grain Rice Mix With Vegetables & Spices With Cheese, Jambalaya

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
5 Whole Grai... Food 1 Food 1 • RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C. 5 Whole Grain Blend A Combination Of Long Grain Parboiled Brown Rice, Pearled Durum Wheat, Colusari Red Rice, Sprouted Brown Rice And Wild Rice, 5 Whole Grain Blend	60.7	356	75.6	—	6.7	2.2	8.9
Jambalaya Lo... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Jambalaya Long Grain Rice Mix With Vegetables & Spices With Cheese, Jambalaya	60.2	378	71.1	4.4	2.2	7.8	8.9

Peacock, Brown Rice Spaghetti vs Rice Blend, Beef Flavored With Vermicelli

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peacock, Bro... Food 1 Food 1 • ROCK ON SPORTS, LLC Peacock, Brown Rice Spaghetti	88.7	355	81.4	—	1.2	0.5	6.1
Rice Blend, ... Food 2 Food 2 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Rice Blend, Beef Flavored With Vermicelli	95.9	357	72.9	2.9	2.9	0.7	10.0

Rice Mix, Broccoli & Cheese vs Goya, Seasoned Yellow Rice & Red Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice Mix, Br... Food 1 Food 1 • WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. Rice Mix, Broccoli & Cheese	97.7	357	72.9	7.1	1.4	2.1	10.0
Goya, Season... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya, Seasoned Yellow Rice & Red Beans	62.9	356	75.6	2.2	4.4	—	8.9

Korean Bbq Organic Sprouted Rice, Korean Bbq vs Protein Blend Brown Jasmine, Lentils, Red Quinoa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Korean Bbq O... Food 1 Food 1 • WEHAH FARM INC Korean Bbq Organic Sprouted Rice, Korean Bbq	72.3	351	71.9	3.5	7.0	3.5	8.8
Protein Blen... Food 2 Food 2 • OTIS MCALLISTER INC. Protein Blend Brown Jasmine, Lentils, Red Quinoa	59.9	365	69.2	1.9	9.6	1.9	15.4

Stir Fried Style Rice Mix, Stir Fried Style vs Organic Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic, Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Stir Fried S... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Stir Fried Style Rice Mix, Stir Fried Style	99.8	357	74.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	10.0
Organic Quin... Food 2 Food 2 • SEEDS OF CHANGE INCORPORATED Organic Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic, Garlic	87.6	100	19.6	0.4	1.2	1.5	2.5

Chicken Flavor Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Chicken Flavored Sauce, Chicken vs Original A Blend Of Lentils, Chickpeas, Peas + Rice, Original

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Flav... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Chicken Flavor Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Chicken Flavored Sauce, Chicken	91.8	375	75.0	1.6	1.6	3.1	9.4
Original A B... Food 2 Food 2 • BETTERER FOODS, INC. Original A Blend Of Lentils, Chickpeas, Peas + Rice, Original	47.7	360	60.0	—	10.0	4.0	20.0

Brown Rice & Seasoning Mix, Garlic Fried Rice vs Organic Pilaf

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Rice &... Food 1 Food 1 • SOY VAY ENTERPRISES, INC. Brown Rice & Seasoning Mix, Garlic Fried Rice	100.0	360	76.0	4.0	4.0	2.7	8.0
Organic Pilaf Food 2 Food 2 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Organic Pilaf	79.6	367	75.0	1.7	6.7	1.7	13.3

Cilantro Limon Jasmine Rice, Cilantro Limon vs Cantonese Fried Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cilantro Lim... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Cilantro Limon Jasmine Rice, Cilantro Limon	100.0	186	38.6	—	1.4	2.1	3.6
Cantonese Fr... Food 2 Food 2 • JFC INTERNATIONAL INC. Cantonese Fried Rice	9.9	167	27.8	16.7	—	—	5.6

Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style vs Roasted Garlic Risotto, Roasted Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice With Gr... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style	67.1	333	77.8	2.2	2.2	—	6.7
Roasted Garl... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Roasted Garlic Risotto, Roasted Garlic	100.0	388	68.8	3.8	1.2	7.5	10.0

Chili Garlic Flavored Ready Rice, Chili Garlic vs Simply Rice Sides, Rice & Sauce Mix

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chili Garlic... Food 1 Food 1 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Chili Garlic Flavored Ready Rice, Chili Garlic	73.8	79	16.3	0.4	0.8	0.8	1.7
Simply Rice ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Simply Rice Sides, Rice & Sauce Mix	91.9	375	75.0	4.7	1.6	2.3	9.4

Chicken & Broccoli Rice vs Four Cheesy Flavor Mac 'N Cheese, Four Cheesy

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken & Br... Food 1 Food 1 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Chicken & Broccoli Rice	78.3	351	73.7	—	3.5	2.6	8.8
Four Cheesy ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Four Cheesy Flavor Mac 'N Cheese, Four Cheesy	83.2	379	68.2	9.1	3.0	6.1	12.1

Crimson Lentils Black Lentils Wild Rice Brown Rice Blend vs Rice Soup Ochazuke, Green Tea

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crimson Lent... Food 1 Food 1 • JH BIOTECH, INC. Crimson Lentils Black Lentils Wild Rice Brown Rice Blend	54.3	356	73.3	—	11.1	2.2	13.3
Rice Soup Oc... Food 2 Food 2 • NONG SHIM CO., LTD. Rice Soup Ochazuke, Green Tea	98.4	355	80.7	—	—	—	8.1

Paella vs Iberia Rice & Black Beans, 3.4 Lb

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Paella Food 1 Food 1 • LA CENA FINE FOODS, LTD. Paella	69.7	422	82.2	2.2	2.2	3.3	13.3
Iberia Rice ... Food 2 Food 2 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION Iberia Rice & Black Beans, 3.4 Lb	23.8	133	31.1	2.2	4.4	—	4.4

Rice Pilaf Long Grain Rice, Orzo And Seasoning vs Cajun Jambalaya Entree Mix

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice Pilaf L... Food 1 Food 1 • BI-LO INC. Rice Pilaf Long Grain Rice, Orzo And Seasoning	81.6	393	75.0	1.8	—	7.1	8.9
Cajun Jambal... Food 2 Food 2 • LOUISIANA FISH FRY LTD. Cajun Jambalaya Entree Mix	51.1	343	77.1	2.9	2.9	—	8.6

Paella Valenciana Yellow Rice & Seafood Dinner, Paella Valenciana vs Fried Rice Mix, Crab

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Paella Valen... Food 1 Food 1 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Paella Valenciana Yellow Rice & Seafood Dinner, Paella Valenciana	100.0	322	60.0	1.1	1.1	4.4	7.8
Fried Rice M... Food 2 Food 2 • SHULTS TOOL CO. Fried Rice Mix, Crab	7.8	256	51.3	25.6	—	—	12.8

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