What are Rice food comparisons?

Rice 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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Jasmine Brown Thai Fragrant Whole Grain Rice vs Eight Wonder, Ifugao Diket Sticky Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasmine Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Jasmine Brown Thai Fragrant Whole Grain Rice	63.0	356	75.6	—	4.4	2.2	6.7
Eight Wonder... Food 2 Food 2 • TIMELESS SEEDS, INC. Eight Wonder, Ifugao Diket Sticky Rice	68.8	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	8.9

Organic Short Grain Sticky Rice vs Basmati Organic Rice, Basmati

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Shor... Food 1 Food 1 • NEW FRONTIER FOODS INC. Organic Short Grain Sticky Rice	69.4	356	77.8	2.2	—	—	4.4
Basmati Orga... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Basmati Organic Rice, Basmati	78.8	365	78.9	—	1.9	—	7.7

Basmati 90 Second Quick Rice, Basmati vs Superfino Arborio Wide Grain Rice Risotto, Superfino Arborio Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Basmati 90 S... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Basmati 90 Second Quick Rice, Basmati	100.0	184	36.0	0.4	1.2	2.0	4.4
Superfino Ar... Food 2 Food 2 • ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Superfino Arborio Wide Grain Rice Risotto, Superfino Arborio Rice	75.1	340	78.0	—	2.0	—	6.0

White Basmati Long Grain Rice vs Original Organic Superfood Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Basmat... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. White Basmati Long Grain Rice	0.0	356	0.1	—	2.2	1.1	6.7
Original Org... Food 2 Food 2 • BEADTIN LLC Original Organic Superfood Rice	94.8	192	40.8	—	2.4	0.8	5.6

Enriched Instant White Rice vs Key Food, Natural Long Grain Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Ins... Food 1 Food 1 • KENNEDY RICE MILL, LLC Enriched Instant White Rice	75.0	378	84.4	—	—	—	6.7
Key Food, Na... Food 2 Food 2 • KEY FOOD STORES CO-OPERATIVE, INC. Key Food, Natural Long Grain Brown Rice	60.9	357	76.2	—	2.4	2.4	7.1

Original Long Grain White Rice, Original vs Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa & Brown Rice, Roasted Red Pepper & Basil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Lon... Food 1 Food 1 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Original Long Grain White Rice, Original	75.6	80	15.6	—	0.4	1.2	1.6
Roasted Red ... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa & Brown Rice, Roasted Red Pepper & Basil	89.6	371	71.4	2.9	5.7	4.3	10.0

Calrose White Rice vs Organic Superfood Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Calrose Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • SUNFOODS LLC Calrose White Rice	77.0	367	79.6	—	—	—	6.1
Organic Supe... Food 2 Food 2 • BEADTIN LLC Organic Superfood Rice	64.7	378	75.6	—	2.2	4.4	6.7

100% Natural Long Grain Brown Rice vs Brown Instant Rice, Brown

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Natural... Food 1 Food 1 • SHURFINE 100% Natural Long Grain Brown Rice	64.5	378	77.8	—	4.4	3.3	8.9
Brown Instan... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Brown Instant Rice, Brown	66.9	356	80.0	—	4.4	2.2	6.7

Whole Grain Brown Rice vs Jasmine Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 Whole Grain Brown Rice	64.5	356	75.6	—	2.2	3.3	8.9
Jasmine Rice Food 2 Food 2 • SOOFER CO. INC. Jasmine Rice	73.0	348	82.6	—	2.2	—	6.5

Basmati Rice vs Wild Mushroom Risotto

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Basmati Rice Food 1 Food 1 • ROADHOUSE GRILL INC. Basmati Rice	71.4	136	26.4	—	0.7	2.1	2.9
Wild Mushroo... Food 2 Food 2 • SOPHIA FOODS INC. Wild Mushroom Risotto	69.6	368	64.9	5.3	1.8	5.3	12.3

Og California White Basmati Rice vs Enriched Parboiled Long Grain Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Og Californi... Food 1 Food 1 Og California White Basmati Rice	70.9	356	80.0	—	—	1.1	6.7
Enriched Par... Food 2 Food 2 • ALDI INC. Enriched Parboiled Long Grain Rice	72.7	362	78.7	—	—	—	8.5

California Grown White Basmati Rice, California Grown White Basmati vs Italian Arborio Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
California G... Food 1 Food 1 • WEHAH FARM INC California Grown White Basmati Rice, California Grown White Basmati	70.9	356	80.0	—	—	1.1	6.7
Italian Arbo... Food 2 Food 2 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Italian Arborio Rice	74.7	360	78.0	—	2.0	1.0	8.0

Jasmine Thai Style Long Grain Rice, Jasmine vs Indian Style Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasmine Thai... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Jasmine Thai Style Long Grain Rice, Jasmine	67.1	333	75.6	—	—	—	6.7
Indian Style... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Indian Style Basmati Rice	67.0	333	75.6	—	—	1.1	6.7

Organic Brown Long Grain Rice vs Ultra Sella Parboiled Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Organic Brown Long Grain Rice	64.9	356	75.6	—	2.2	2.2	6.7
Ultra Sella ... Food 2 Food 2 • SLT FOODS INC. Ultra Sella Parboiled Basmati Rice	75.0	364	84.4	—	—	—	6.7

Natural Thai Jasmine Brown Rice vs Jasmine Brown Thai Fragrant Whole Grain Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Thai... Food 1 Food 1 • ALPHA ENTERTAINMENT LLC Natural Thai Jasmine Brown Rice	65.6	367	77.8	13.3	3.3	2.2	8.9
Jasmine Brow... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Jasmine Brown Thai Fragrant Whole Grain Rice	63.0	356	75.6	—	4.4	2.2	6.7

Organic Brown Basmati Rice vs White Enriched Precooked Long Grain Instant Rice, White

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • SEEDS OF CHANGE INCORPORATED Organic Brown Basmati Rice	80.9	168	31.4	—	1.5	2.9	3.7
White Enrich... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION White Enriched Precooked Long Grain Instant Rice, White	82.7	380	86.0	—	2.0	—	8.0

Prosciutto & Cheese Signature Tortelloni vs Kolhapuri Murmura, Puffed Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Prosciutto &... Food 1 Food 1 • MAHCO INC Prosciutto & Cheese Signature Tortelloni	59.5	259	30.4	3.6	2.7	9.8	12.5
Kolhapuri Mu... Food 2 Food 2 • MOTHER'S RECIPE Kolhapuri Murmura, Puffed Rice	43.3	400	88.0	—	—	—	8.0

Basmati 90 Second Quick Rice, Basmati vs White Extra Long Enriched Rice, White

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Basmati 90 S... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Basmati 90 Second Quick Rice, Basmati	100.0	184	36.0	0.4	1.2	2.0	4.4
White Extra ... Food 2 Food 2 • KENNEDY RICE MILL, LLC White Extra Long Enriched Rice, White	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7

Eighth Wonder, Tinawon Fancy Rice vs Success, Boil In Bag Enriched Precooked White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Eighth Wonde... Food 1 Food 1 • TIMELESS SEEDS, INC. Eighth Wonder, Tinawon Fancy Rice	67.1	349	77.8	—	2.2	0.7	6.7
Success, Boi... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Success, Boil In Bag Enriched Precooked White Rice	94.7	356	83.1	—	1.7	—	6.8

Wild Long Grain Rice, Wild vs Premium Sweet Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Long Gr... Food 1 Food 1 • SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS INC. Wild Long Grain Rice, Wild	59.9	356	75.6	2.2	6.7	1.4	15.6
Premium Swee... Food 2 Food 2 • JFC INTERNATIONAL INC. Premium Sweet Rice	65.1	357	78.6	—	—	—	7.1

Rice Comparisons For Diabetics