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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Cheddar Broccoli Rice And Vermicelli Pasta In A Cheddar Cheese And Broccoli Sauce Rice Sides, Cheddar Broccoli vs Simply Rice Sides, Rice & Sauce 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
Simply Rice ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Simply Rice Sides, Rice & Sauce Mix, Chicken	89.7	381	74.6	3.2	1.6	4.0	9.5

Classic Coconut Ginger Rice, Classic vs Black Beans & Rice Organic Whole Grain Rice & Seasoning Mix, Black Beans & Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Coco... Food 1 Food 1 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Classic Coconut Ginger Rice, Classic	84.7	357	76.8	1.8	—	0.9	7.1
Black Beans ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Black Beans & Rice Organic Whole Grain Rice & Seasoning Mix, Black Beans & Rice	75.9	375	78.6	3.6	8.9	3.6	10.7

Rice Pilaf Long Grain White Rice And Orzo Pasta Lightly Seasoned With Garlic, Onions And Bell Peppers Rice Side, Rice Pilaf vs Iberia Rice & Black Beans, 8 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice Pilaf L... Food 1 Food 1 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Rice Pilaf Long Grain White Rice And Orzo Pasta Lightly Seasoned With Garlic, Onions And Bell Peppers Rice Side, Rice Pilaf	84.3	368	77.2	1.8	1.8	0.9	8.8
Iberia Rice ... Food 2 Food 2 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION Iberia Rice & Black Beans, 8 Oz	66.8	356	77.8	—	2.2	—	8.9

Chicken & Herb Rice Flavor Infusions, Chicken & Herb vs Chicken & Mushroom Flavor Rice, Vermicelli And Mushrooms, Chicken & Mushroom

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken & He... Food 1 Food 1 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Chicken & Herb Rice Flavor Infusions, Chicken & Herb	64.7	333	75.6	—	2.2	1.1	8.9
Chicken & Mu... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Chicken & Mushroom Flavor Rice, Vermicelli And Mushrooms, Chicken & Mushroom	76.4	339	71.4	1.8	1.8	1.8	8.9

Fresh & Zesty Flavor Classic Cilantro Lime Rice, Fresh & Zesty vs Organic Pearl Couscous

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fresh & Zest... Food 1 Food 1 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Fresh & Zesty Flavor Classic Cilantro Lime Rice, Fresh & Zesty	82.8	357	76.8	1.8	1.8	—	7.1
Organic Pear... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Organic Pearl Couscous	72.1	357	73.2	1.8	7.1	0.9	12.5

New Orleans Style Dirty Rice Mix, New Orleans Style vs Culinaria, Jade Blend Rice Mix

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
New Orleans ... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. New Orleans Style Dirty Rice Mix, New Orleans Style	55.1	342	76.3	2.6	2.6	—	7.9
Culinaria, J... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Culinaria, Jade Blend Rice Mix	58.3	356	73.3	2.2	6.7	1.1	13.3

Goya, Fiesta Rice With Wild Rice & Vegetables vs Jasmine With Roasted Garlic

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goya, Fiesta... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya, Fiesta Rice With Wild Rice & Vegetables	64.7	356	77.8	2.2	4.4	1.4	8.9
Jasmine With... Food 2 Food 2 • SPECIALTY RICE INC Jasmine With Roasted Garlic	68.7	356	80.0	—	2.2	1.1	8.9

Spanish Style Organic Quinoa, Brown Rice & Red Bean Blend, Spanish Style vs Wood Fired Tandoori Flavor Indian Style Basmati Rice, Wood Fired Tandoori

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Spanish Style Organic Quinoa, Brown Rice & Red Bean Blend, Spanish Style	67.0	164	30.0	3.6	5.7	3.2	5.0
Wood Fired T... Food 2 Food 2 • LT FOODS AMERICAS, INC. Wood Fired Tandoori Flavor Indian Style Basmati Rice, Wood Fired Tandoori	100.0	327	73.1	1.9	1.9	1.9	7.7

Salsa Verde Brown Rice With Red Beans, Salsa Verde vs Organic Rice Medley

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Salsa Verde ... Food 1 Food 1 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Salsa Verde Brown Rice With Red Beans, Salsa Verde	81.4	346	69.1	4.9	17.3	3.7	12.4
Organic Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Organic Rice Medley	66.9	356	77.8	—	2.2	2.2	6.7

Chili Garlic Flavored Ready Rice, Chili Garlic vs Spanish Style Yellow Rice

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
Spanish Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Spanish Style Yellow Rice	67.1	356	77.8	2.2	2.2	—	6.7

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 Medium Jamaican Inspired Rice & Peas, Medium Jamaican

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
Medium Jamai... Food 2 Food 2 • SPECIALTY COFFEE LOVERS LLC Medium Jamaican Inspired Rice & Peas, Medium Jamaican	100.0	371	71.4	3.8	2.9	5.7	9.5

Chicken Long Grain White Rice With Natural Chicken Flavor, Onions And Bell Peppers Rice Mix Side Dish, Chicken vs Spanish A Blend Of Lentils, Chickpeas, Peas + Rice, Spanish

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken Long... Food 1 Food 1 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Chicken Long Grain White Rice With Natural Chicken Flavor, Onions And Bell Peppers Rice Mix Side Dish, Chicken	84.4	356	76.3	1.7	3.4	0.9	8.5
Spanish A Bl... Food 2 Food 2 • BETTERER FOODS, INC. Spanish A Blend Of Lentils, Chickpeas, Peas + Rice, Spanish	47.7	360	60.0	2.0	10.0	4.0	20.0

Spanish Style 100% Long Grain Rice vs Rice Medley Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Sauce With Carrots & Peas, Rice Medley

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • FARMHOUSE FOODS, INC. Spanish Style 100% Long Grain Rice	82.4	351	75.4	3.5	1.8	0.9	8.8
Rice Medley ... Food 2 Food 2 • LIPTON Rice Medley Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Sauce With Carrots & Peas, Rice Medley	89.7	364	72.7	4.6	3.0	3.0	10.6

Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style vs Spanish A Blend Of Lentils, Chickpeas, Peas + Rice, Spanish

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
Spanish A Bl... Food 2 Food 2 • BETTERER FOODS, INC. Spanish A Blend Of Lentils, Chickpeas, Peas + Rice, Spanish	47.7	360	60.0	2.0	10.0	4.0	20.0

Organic Smoky Chipotle Rice vs New Orleans Style Red Beans And Rice Mix, New Orleans Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Smok... Food 1 Food 1 • PREFERRED BRANDS INTERNATIONAL Organic Smoky Chipotle Rice	67.3	157	28.6	0.7	4.3	2.9	2.9
New Orleans ... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. New Orleans Style Red Beans And Rice Mix, New Orleans Style	83.3	324	69.0	1.4	8.5	1.4	14.1

Medley Wild Rice vs Spicy Yellow Rice Mix With Seasonings, Spicy Yellow

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medley Wild ... Food 1 Food 1 • MILLE LACS WILD RICE CO DIV Medley Wild Rice	66.8	356	77.8	4.4	2.2	—	8.9
Spicy Yellow... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Spicy Yellow Rice Mix With Seasonings, Spicy Yellow	82.8	351	75.4	1.8	1.8	—	7.0

Multigrain Pilaf, Roasted Garlic 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
Multigrain P... Food 1 Food 1 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Multigrain Pilaf, Roasted Garlic	97.7	366	76.1	2.8	5.6	2.8	9.9
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

Yellow Spanish Style Rice With Black Beans, Red Peppers And Sweet Corn, Yellow Spanish Style vs Cajun Chicken Flavored Long Grain Rice Mix With Vegetables & Spices, Cajun Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Yellow Spani... Food 1 Food 1 • RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS INC Yellow Spanish Style Rice With Black Beans, Red Peppers And Sweet Corn, Yellow Spanish Style	76.8	179	28.6	0.7	0.7	5.7	3.6
Cajun Chicke... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Cajun Chicken Flavored Long Grain Rice Mix With Vegetables & Spices, Cajun Chicken	64.8	356	77.8	4.4	4.4	1.1	8.9

Black Beans & Rice vs Red Beans Long Grain Rice, Red Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Beans ... Food 1 Food 1 • MAGI FOODS LLC Black Beans & Rice	70.0	368	73.7	3.5	10.5	2.6	12.3
Red Beans Lo... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Red Beans Long Grain Rice, Red Beans	75.7	333	68.4	1.8	—	0.9	14.0

Four Cheese Risotto, Four Cheese vs Fried Rice Seasoning Mix

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Four Cheese ... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Four Cheese Risotto, Four Cheese	98.6	394	71.8	2.8	—	7.0	11.3
Fried Rice S... Food 2 Food 2 • KIKKOMAN SALES USA, INC. Fried Rice Seasoning Mix	9.7	357	71.4	14.3	—	—	14.3

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