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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Instant Brown Rice vs Organic White American Style Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Instant Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Instant Brown Rice	66.9	356	80.0	—	4.4	2.2	6.7
Organic Whit... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Organic White American Style Basmati Rice	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7

Organic Brown Rice vs Organic Authentic White Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • FIRST INTERNATIONAL HEALTH FOODS LTD. Organic Brown Rice	62.5	378	80.0	—	8.9	3.3	8.9
Organic Auth... Food 2 Food 2 • LT FOODS AMERICAS, INC. Organic Authentic White Basmati Rice	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7

Jasmine Thai Hom Mali Rice, Jasmine vs Whole Grain Basmati Rice, Basmati

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasmine Thai... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Jasmine Thai Hom Mali Rice, Jasmine	69.1	400	77.8	—	—	—	6.7
Whole Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Whole Grain Basmati Rice, Basmati	60.6	333	73.3	2.2	4.4	3.3	8.9

Organic Brown Basmati Rice vs Riceselect, Texmati, Long Grain American Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • SPECIALTY RICE INC Organic Brown Basmati Rice	66.9	356	77.8	—	2.2	2.2	6.7
Riceselect, ... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Riceselect, Texmati, Long Grain American Basmati Rice	65.6	333	75.6	—	1.6	1.1	6.7

Brown Jasmine Organic Rice, Brown Jasmine vs Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Jasmin... Food 1 Food 1 • LOTUS FOODS Brown Jasmine Organic Rice, Brown Jasmine	70.9	360	76.0	—	4.0	—	8.0
Thai Hom Mal... Food 2 Food 2 • SUNFOODS LLC Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7

Thai Jasmine Organic Long Grain White Rice, Thai Jasmine vs Pure Legendary Basmati Rice, Original

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thai Jasmine... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Thai Jasmine Organic Long Grain White Rice, Thai Jasmine	67.1	333	77.8	—	2.2	—	6.7
Pure Legenda... Food 2 Food 2 • KOALA CORPORATION Pure Legendary Basmati Rice, Original	64.7	356	75.6	—	2.2	1.1	8.9

Jasmine Brown Thai Fragrant Whole Grain Rice vs Boil In Bag White 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
Boil In Bag ... Food 2 Food 2 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Boil In Bag White Rice	76.8	360	80.0	—	2.0	—	8.0

My Essentials, Long Grain Instant White Rice vs Riceselect, Texmati, Long Grain American Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
My Essential... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. My Essentials, Long Grain Instant White Rice	68.7	364	81.8	—	2.3	—	9.1
Riceselect, ... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Riceselect, Texmati, Long Grain American Basmati Rice	65.6	333	75.6	—	1.6	1.1	6.7

Jasmine Rice Thai Hom Mali Rice vs Instant Enriched Long Grain White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasmine Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • SUNFOODS LLC Jasmine Rice Thai Hom Mali Rice	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7
Instant Enri... Food 2 Food 2 • BI-LO INC. Instant Enriched Long Grain White Rice	90.5	386	82.5	—	1.8	0.9	7.0

Hinode, Black Rice vs Organic Naturally Brown Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hinode, Blac... Food 1 Food 1 • SUNFOODS LLC Hinode, Black Rice	66.5	354	75.0	2.1	4.2	3.1	8.3
Organic Natu... Food 2 Food 2 • MAYA KAIMAL FOODS, LLC Organic Naturally Brown Basmati Rice	87.2	115	23.0	—	1.0	2.5	2.5

Jasmine Thai Hom Mali Rice, Jasmine vs Super Lucky Elephant, Long Grain Fragrant Jasmine Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasmine Thai... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Jasmine Thai Hom Mali Rice, Jasmine	100.0	360	84.0	—	—	—	6.0
Super Lucky ... Food 2 Food 2 • OTIS MCALLISTER INC. Super Lucky Elephant, Long Grain Fragrant Jasmine Rice	83.0	360	84.0	—	—	—	6.0

Quality Short Grain For Sushi Rice vs Enriched Long Grain Golden Parboiled Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quality Shor... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Quality Short Grain For Sushi Rice	67.1	356	77.8	—	2.2	—	6.7
Enriched Lon... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Enriched Long Grain Golden Parboiled Rice	73.1	362	80.9	—	2.1	—	6.4

Organic Brown Rice vs Basmati Brown & Red Rice Blend, Basmati Brown & Red

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Organic Brown Rice	62.9	378	75.6	—	4.4	3.3	6.7
Basmati Brow... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Basmati Brown & Red Rice Blend, Basmati Brown & Red	60.6	356	73.3	4.4	4.4	3.3	8.9

Enriched Parboiled Long Grain Rice vs Minnesota Wild Rice, Minnesota

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Par... Food 1 Food 1 • ALDI INC. Enriched Parboiled Long Grain Rice	72.7	362	78.7	—	—	—	8.5
Minnesota Wi... Food 2 Food 2 • STAR MARKETS CO. Minnesota Wild Rice, Minnesota	62.5	333	75.6	—	4.4	1.1	11.1

Whole Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain Brown vs Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice, Thai Hom Mali

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Whole Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain Brown	66.6	356	77.8	—	2.2	2.2	8.9
Thai Hom Mal... Food 2 Food 2 • BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB / CORPORATE BRANDS Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice, Thai Hom Mali	79.0	360	80.0	—	—	—	6.0

Jasmine Thai Hom Mali Rice, Jasmine vs White Organic Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasmine Thai... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Jasmine Thai Hom Mali Rice, Jasmine	69.1	400	77.8	—	—	—	6.7
White Organi... Food 2 Food 2 • FIRST INTERNATIONAL HEALTH FOODS LTD. White Organic Basmati Rice	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7

Arborio White Rice, Arborio vs Organic White Long Grain Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Arborio Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • SPECIALTY RICE INC Arborio White Rice, Arborio	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7
Organic Whit... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic White Long Grain Rice	70.7	356	80.0	—	—	—	8.9

Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice, Thai Hom Mali vs Long Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thai Hom Mal... Food 1 Food 1 • BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB / CORPORATE BRANDS Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice, Thai Hom Mali	79.0	360	80.0	—	—	—	6.0
Long Brown Rice Food 2 Food 2 • LIDL Long Brown Rice	62.9	378	75.6	—	4.4	3.3	6.7

Ganzalez, Long Grain Brown Rice vs Thai Jasmine Rice, Thai Jasmine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ganzalez, Lo... Food 1 Food 1 • NORTHGATE GONZALEZ, INC. Ganzalez, Long Grain Brown Rice	64.5	378	77.8	—	4.4	3.3	8.9
Thai Jasmine... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Thai Jasmine Rice, Thai Jasmine	77.1	340	78.0	—	—	—	6.0

Jasberry Organic Rice, Jasberry vs Italian Quinoa And Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasberry Org... Food 1 Food 1 • BEADTIN LLC Jasberry Organic Rice, Jasberry	70.4	368	74.0	2.0	2.0	4.0	8.0
Italian Quin... Food 2 Food 2 • HODGSON MILL INC Italian Quinoa And Brown Rice	54.3	341	73.2	2.4	4.9	3.7	12.2

Rice Comparisons For Diabetics