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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Louisiana Purchase, Dirty Rice vs Trevijano, Vegetable Paella

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Louisiana Pu... Food 1 Food 1 • MAGI FOODS LLC Louisiana Purchase, Dirty Rice	82.7	351	77.2	1.8	3.5	0.9	7.0
Trevijano, V... Food 2 Food 2 • PRODUCTOS TREVIJANO, S.L. Trevijano, Vegetable Paella	68.8	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	8.9

Garlic Risotto, Garlic vs Risotto Cheese, Risotto

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garlic Risot... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Garlic Risotto, Garlic	100.0	350	72.5	6.3	1.2	3.1	8.8
Risotto Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Risotto Cheese, Risotto	100.0	375	71.3	3.8	1.2	6.3	8.8

Coconut Jasmine Rice, Coconut Jasmine vs Roasted Chicken Rice, Roasted Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Jasm... Food 1 Food 1 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Coconut Jasmine Rice, Coconut Jasmine	100.0	125	22.5	2.1	0.4	2.9	2.5
Roasted Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Roasted Chicken Rice, Roasted Chicken	93.1	176	39.2	1.6	1.6	0.8	4.0

Mac'n Cheese Cheesy Ranch Flavor Pasta With Flavored Sauce vs Brown Rice Jambalaya Long Grain Brown Rice, Onions And Bell Peppers With Traditional New Orleans Seasonings Rice Dinner Mix, Brown Rice Jambalaya

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mac'n Cheese... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO/GOLDEN GRAIN Mac'n Cheese Cheesy Ranch Flavor Pasta With Flavored Sauce	87.4	353	69.1	2.9	2.9	3.7	11.8
Brown Rice J... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Family Style Spanish Rice With Bell Peppers In A Sweet Tomato Sauce, Family Style vs Jambalaya New Orleans Style Rice Mix, Jambalaya

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Family Style... Food 1 Food 1 • BEKTROM FOODS, INC Family Style Spanish Rice With Bell Peppers In A Sweet Tomato Sauce, Family Style	96.5	333	77.8	1.6	—	—	7.9
Jambalaya Ne... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Jambalaya New Orleans Style Rice Mix, Jambalaya	65.0	356	75.6	2.2	2.2	1.1	6.7

Creole Style Red Beans & Rice, Creole Style Red vs Seven Whole Grains

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creole Style... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Creole Style Red Beans & Rice, Creole Style Red	73.2	380	80.0	4.0	4.0	3.0	16.0
Seven Whole ... Food 2 Food 2 • SEEDS OF CHANGE INCORPORATED Seven Whole Grains	79.2	167	33.3	0.8	3.0	2.3	3.8

Wild Porcini Mushroom Organic Whole Grain Rice & Wild Rice Seasoning Mix, Wild Porcini Mushroom vs Thai Red Curry Organic Sprouted Rice, Thai Red Curry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Porcini... Food 1 Food 1 • WEHAH FARM INC Wild Porcini Mushroom Organic Whole Grain Rice & Wild Rice Seasoning Mix, Wild Porcini Mushroom	84.6	375	82.1	1.8	5.4	0.9	7.1
Thai Red Cur... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Thai Red Curry Organic Sprouted Rice, Thai Red Curry	74.3	351	73.7	3.5	7.0	3.5	8.8

Cheddar Broccoli Rice & Pasta Blend With Broccoli In A Cheesy Cheddar Sauce, Cheddar Broccoli vs Spicy Quinoa And Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Broc... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Cheddar Broccoli Rice & Pasta Blend With Broccoli In A Cheesy Cheddar Sauce, Cheddar Broccoli	93.7	375	78.1	3.1	3.1	1.6	10.9
Spicy Quinoa... Food 2 Food 2 • HODGSON MILL INC Spicy Quinoa And Brown Rice	58.3	356	71.1	—	4.4	4.4	11.1

Low Sodium Rice & Red Beans vs Casbah Spanish Regular Rice Pilaf Long Grain, Casbah Spanish Regular Rice Pilaf Long Grain

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Low Sodium R... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Low Sodium Rice & Red Beans	64.9	356	77.8	2.2	4.4	—	8.9
Casbah Spani... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Casbah Spanish Regular Rice Pilaf Long Grain, Casbah Spanish Regular Rice Pilaf Long Grain	62.8	356	75.6	2.2	4.4	1.1	8.9

Chicken & Broccoli Flavored Rice vs Jambalaya Reduced Sodium Long Grain Rice Mix With Vegetables & Spices, Jambalaya

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chicken & Br... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Chicken & Broccoli Flavored Rice	87.8	371	75.8	3.2	3.2	1.6	11.3
Jambalaya Re... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Jambalaya Reduced Sodium Long Grain Rice Mix With Vegetables & Spices, Jambalaya	62.7	372	76.7	—	2.3	1.2	9.3

Rice Pilaf & Pasta Mix, Rice Pilaf vs Paella Rice Mix, Paella

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice Pilaf &... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Rice Pilaf & Pasta Mix, Rice Pilaf	82.4	357	76.8	1.8	1.8	0.9	8.9
Paella Rice ... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. Paella Rice Mix, Paella	54.9	368	76.3	—	2.6	2.6	7.9

Pilaf Long Grain Rice, Pilaf vs Long Grain & Wild Rice With Herb Seasonings, Herb Seasonings

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pilaf Long G... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Pilaf Long Grain Rice, Pilaf	62.9	333	73.3	—	2.2	—	8.9
Long Grain &... Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE Long Grain & Wild Rice With Herb Seasonings, Herb Seasonings	84.1	351	77.2	—	1.8	—	10.5

Cheddar Broccoli Rice & Sauce vs Rice, Beef

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheddar Broc... Food 1 Food 1 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Cheddar Broccoli Rice & Sauce	95.6	353	73.5	5.9	1.5	2.2	10.3
Rice, Beef Food 2 Food 2 • RICE-A-RONI Rice, Beef	80.4	339	75.0	3.6	1.8	0.9	8.9

Spiced Basmati 90 Second Rice With Turmeric, Ginger, White Pepper & Cumin, Spiced Basmati vs Mexican Style Chicken Flavor Microwaveable Rice, Mexican Style Chicken

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spiced Basma... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Spiced Basmati 90 Second Rice With Turmeric, Ginger, White Pepper & Cumin, Spiced Basmati	100.0	177	34.5	—	0.4	2.8	4.0
Mexican Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • VITARROZ INTERNATIONAL FOODS LLC Mexican Style Chicken Flavor Microwaveable Rice, Mexican Style Chicken	67.4	356	77.8	2.2	2.2	—	4.4

Chicken Flavor Rice & Pasta Blend In A Savory Chicken Flavored Sauce, Chicken vs Goya, Yellow Rice & Corn

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
Goya, Yellow... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya, Yellow Rice & Corn	67.0	356	77.8	4.4	2.2	1.1	6.7

Gluten Free Sorghum, Quinoa & Brown Rice, Chipotle vs Brown Rice Jambalaya Long Grain Brown Rice, Onions And Bell Peppers With Traditional New Orleans Seasonings Rice Dinner Mix, Brown Rice Jambalaya

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • HODGSON MILL INC Gluten Free Sorghum, Quinoa & Brown Rice, Chipotle	56.6	357	73.8	2.4	4.8	3.6	9.5
Brown Rice J... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Authentic Mexican With Corn Rice vs Lime Garlic Rice Mix, Lime

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Authentic Me... Food 1 Food 1 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Authentic Mexican With Corn Rice	82.8	357	76.8	1.8	1.8	—	7.1
Lime Garlic ... Food 2 Food 2 • DREAM FOODS INTERNATIONAL LLC Lime Garlic Rice Mix, Lime	66.8	356	75.6	—	—	—	8.9

Thai Curry Rice & Pasta Blend In A Spicy Curry, Soy & Sesame Flavored Sauce, Thai Curry vs Easy Skillet Spanish Rice Blend Mix With Bell Peppers In A Sweet Tomato Sauce

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thai Curry R... Food 1 Food 1 • LIPTON Thai Curry Rice & Pasta Blend In A Spicy Curry, Soy & Sesame Flavored Sauce, Thai Curry	93.4	368	73.5	5.9	2.9	4.4	10.3
Easy Skillet... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Easy Skillet Spanish Rice Blend Mix With Bell Peppers In A Sweet Tomato Sauce	96.0	373	77.6	3.0	4.5	1.5	9.0

Ottogi, Vegetable Rice Porridge vs Original Chicken & Rice Mix, Original

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ottogi, Vege... Food 1 Food 1 • OTTOGI CO.,LTD. Ottogi, Vegetable Rice Porridge	50.8	382	79.4	2.9	2.9	4.4	8.8
Original Chi... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Original Chicken & Rice Mix, Original	67.1	333	77.8	2.2	2.2	—	6.7

Cheddar Broccoli Rice And Vermicelli Pasta In A Cheddar Cheese And Broccoli Sauce Rice Sides, Cheddar Broccoli vs Spanish Style Organic Whole Grain Quinoa & Rice Seasoning Mix, Spanish Style

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
Spanish Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Spanish Style Organic Whole Grain Quinoa & Rice Seasoning Mix, Spanish Style	78.1	368	75.4	3.5	5.3	3.5	8.8

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