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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Lundberg, Organic California Brown Jasmine Rice vs Jambalaya Rice Mix, Jambalaya

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lundberg, Or... Food 1 Food 1 • WEHAH FARM INC Lundberg, Organic California Brown Jasmine Rice	60.6	333	73.3	2.2	4.4	3.3	8.9
Jambalaya Ri... Food 2 Food 2 • NEILLY'S FOOD Jambalaya Rice Mix, Jambalaya	61.2	268	57.1	1.8	1.8	1.8	5.4

Ht Traders, Portobello Mushroom vs Parboiled Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ht Traders, ... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Ht Traders, Portobello Mushroom	66.8	340	74.5	6.4	2.1	1.1	8.5
Parboiled Br... Food 2 Food 2 • MILKY WAY INT'L TRADING CORP Parboiled Brown Rice	71.8	360	78.0	—	4.8	2.0	8.0

Organic Extraordinary Black Rice vs Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Extr... Food 1 Food 1 • BIG GREEN (USA) INC. Organic Extraordinary Black Rice	76.2	361	73.7	1.8	5.3	3.5	8.8
Brown Rice Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Brown Rice	60.9	357	76.2	—	2.4	2.4	7.1

Sona Masoori Medium Grain White Rice, Sona Masoori vs Enriched Parboiled Long Grain Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sona Masoori... Food 1 Food 1 • LT FOODS AMERICAS, INC. Sona Masoori Medium Grain White Rice, Sona Masoori	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7
Enriched Par... Food 2 Food 2 • ZATARAIN'S INC. Enriched Parboiled Long Grain Rice	66.7	364	79.6	—	2.3	—	9.1

Basmati & Quinoa vs Smoky Harissa Seasoned Basmati Rice & Lentils, Smoky Harissa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Basmati & Qu... Food 1 Food 1 • SPECIALTY RICE INC Basmati & Quinoa	66.6	378	77.8	—	2.2	2.2	8.9
Smoky Hariss... Food 2 Food 2 • LT FOODS AMERICAS, INC. Smoky Harissa Seasoned Basmati Rice & Lentils, Smoky Harissa	78.8	171	32.1	1.4	3.6	3.2	4.3

Purple Organic Rice, Purple vs Brown Natural Long Grain Rice, Brown

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Purple Organ... Food 1 Food 1 • NEW FRONTIER FOODS INC. Purple Organic Rice, Purple	70.5	360	76.0	2.0	4.0	3.0	8.0
Brown Natura... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Brown Natural Long Grain Rice, Brown	64.4	381	81.0	—	2.4	3.6	9.5

Haddon House, Extra Fancy Cultivated Wild Rice vs Brown Calrose California Organic Rice, Brown Calrose

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Haddon House... Food 1 Food 1 • UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Haddon House, Extra Fancy Cultivated Wild Rice	64.3	378	77.8	—	4.4	—	13.3
Brown Calros... Food 2 Food 2 • A.M.S. MANUFACTURING, INC. Brown Calrose California Organic Rice, Brown Calrose	66.5	333	80.0	—	4.4	3.3	8.9

Long Grain Rice vs Whole Grain Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Long Grain Rice Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Long Grain Rice	69.1	356	77.8	—	—	—	6.7
Whole Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Whole Grain Brown Rice	77.6	80	16.0	—	0.4	1.2	1.6

Trevijano, Mushroom Risotto vs Ruby Wild Blend A Blend Of Whole Grain Brown Rice, Sprouted Brown Rice, Colusari Red Rice, Sprouted Red Rice & Wild Rice, Ruby Wild Blend

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Trevijano, M... Food 1 Food 1 • PRODUCTOS TREVIJANO, S.L. Trevijano, Mushroom Risotto	65.1	356	80.0	6.7	6.7	—	6.7
Ruby Wild Bl... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Ruby Wild Blend A Blend Of Whole Grain Brown Rice, Sprouted Brown Rice, Colusari Red Rice, Sprouted Red Rice & Wild Rice, Ruby Wild Blend	62.7	356	75.6	—	4.4	2.2	8.9

Enriched White Extra Long Grain Rice vs White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Whi... Food 1 Food 1 • PRODUCERS RICE MILL INC Enriched White Extra Long Grain Rice	69.1	356	77.8	—	—	—	6.7
White Rice Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED White Rice	94.7	356	83.1	—	1.7	—	6.8

Texmati, White, Brown, Wild & Red Rice Blend vs Enriched Long Grain Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Texmati, Whi... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Texmati, White, Brown, Wild & Red Rice Blend	56.9	378	81.1	—	2.7	1.4	8.1
Enriched Lon... Food 2 Food 2 • PAN AMERICAN GRAIN MFG. CO. INC, Enriched Long Grain Rice	71.1	340	78.7	—	2.1	—	6.4

Jasmine California White Rice, Jasmine vs Long Grain Basmati White Rice, White

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasmine Cali... Food 1 Food 1 • A.M.S. MANUFACTURING, INC. Jasmine California White Rice, Jasmine	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7
Long Grain B... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Long Grain Basmati White Rice, White	68.8	356	77.8	—	—	—	8.9

Jasmine Enriched Long Grain Rice vs Wholegrain Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasmine Enri... Food 1 Food 1 • RICELAND FOODS, INC. Jasmine Enriched Long Grain Rice	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7
Wholegrain B... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Wholegrain Brown Rice	62.9	378	75.6	—	4.4	3.3	6.7

Medium Grain Enriched Calrose Rice vs Mushroom Risotto, Mushroom

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Grain... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Medium Grain Enriched Calrose Rice	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7
Mushroom Ris... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Mushroom Risotto, Mushroom	47.5	121	17.9	—	0.7	4.3	2.1

Organic Wild Blend Brown Rice, Wild Blend vs Medium Grain White Calrose Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Wild... Food 1 Food 1 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic Wild Blend Brown Rice, Wild Blend	62.5	333	77.8	—	6.7	3.3	8.9
Medium Grain... Food 2 Food 2 • UNITED RICE GROWERS & MILLER Medium Grain White Calrose Rice	71.1	340	78.7	—	2.1	—	6.4

Long Grain American Basmati Light Brown Rice, Light Brown vs Garlic & Herb Risotto Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet, Garlic & Herb

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Long Grain A... Food 1 Food 1 • RICESELECT Long Grain American Basmati Light Brown Rice, Light Brown	64.9	348	71.7	—	—	2.2	6.5
Garlic & Her... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Garlic & Herb Risotto Arborio Rice With Seasoning Packet, Garlic & Herb	72.8	340	76.0	4.0	2.0	—	8.0

Kolhapuri Murmura, Puffed Rice vs Wild Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kolhapuri Mu... Food 1 Food 1 • MOTHER'S RECIPE Kolhapuri Murmura, Puffed Rice	43.3	400	88.0	—	—	—	8.0
Wild Rice Food 2 Food 2 • AMERICAN ROLAND FOOD LLC Wild Rice	64.2	378	77.8	—	4.4	1.1	13.3

Basmati Extra. Long Rice, Basmati vs Thai Jasmine Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Basmati Extr... Food 1 Food 1 • BARASH COSMETICS LLC. Basmati Extra. Long Rice, Basmati	67.1	356	77.8	—	1.8	0.4	8.9
Thai Jasmine... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Thai Jasmine Rice	77.1	360	78.0	—	—	—	6.0

Original Long Grain White Rice, Original vs Basmati Authentic Rice, Basmati

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
Basmati Auth... Food 2 Food 2 • LT FOODS AMERICAS, INC. Basmati Authentic Rice, Basmati	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7

Organic Brown Sona Masoori Rice vs Korean Style Medium Grain Sticky White Rice, Korean Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • SLT FOODS INC. Organic Brown Sona Masoori Rice	75.0	364	84.4	—	—	—	6.7
Korean Style... Food 2 Food 2 • CJ FOODS USA INC Korean Style Medium Grain Sticky White Rice, Korean Style	100.0	148	33.8	—	1.4	0.5	2.9

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