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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Organic Brown Sweet Rice vs Instant Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic Brown Sweet Rice	64.9	333	77.8	—	4.4	2.2	6.7
Instant Brow... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Instant Brown Rice	72.5	360	78.0	—	4.0	3.0	8.0

Manitou Trading Company, Brown Arborio Rice vs Natural Whole Grain Instant Brown Rice, Brown

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Manitou Trad... Food 1 Food 1 • WOODLAND FOODS Manitou Trading Company, Brown Arborio Rice	64.9	356	75.6	—	2.2	—	8.9
Natural Whol... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Natural Whole Grain Instant Brown Rice, Brown	60.6	349	76.7	—	4.7	2.3	9.3

Vegetable Medley Quinoa & Brown Rice Blend, Vegetable Medley vs Koji Firm Granular Rice, Koji

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetable Me... Food 1 Food 1 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Vegetable Medley Quinoa & Brown Rice Blend, Vegetable Medley	61.5	83	14.9	1.2	2.1	1.7	2.1
Koji Firm Gr... Food 2 Food 2 • MUTUAL TRADING CO., INC. Koji Firm Granular Rice, Koji	77.0	398	86.7	—	—	—	6.7

Enriched Precooked Instant Long Grain Boil In Bag White Rice vs Jubilee Whole Grain Lundberg Rice, Jubilee

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Pre... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Enriched Precooked Instant Long Grain Boil In Bag White Rice	94.7	356	83.1	—	1.7	—	6.8
Jubilee Whol... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Jubilee Whole Grain Lundberg Rice, Jubilee	64.8	356	77.8	—	4.4	3.3	6.7

Calrose Rice vs Basmati Long Grain Rice, Basmati

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Calrose Rice Food 1 Food 1 • SUNFOODS LLC Calrose Rice	77.0	367	79.6	—	—	—	6.1
Basmati Long... Food 2 Food 2 • S. M. FLICKINGER CO., INC. Basmati Long Grain Rice, Basmati	68.8	356	77.8	—	—	—	8.9

Jupiter Brown Rice vs Thick Poha

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jupiter Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • CONGAREE AND PENN, LLC Jupiter Brown Rice	67.3	194	39.8	—	3.2	1.6	4.3
Thick Poha Food 2 Food 2 • DEEP FOODS INC. Thick Poha	41.4	333	76.7	—	6.7	—	6.7

100% Whole Grain Instant Brown Rice, Whole Grain vs Arborio Italian Style Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Whole G... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. 100% Whole Grain Instant Brown Rice, Whole Grain	66.5	378	77.8	—	2.2	3.3	8.9
Arborio Ital... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Arborio Italian Style Rice	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7

Medium Grain Extra Fancy, Enriched Rice vs Brown Instant Rice, Brown

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Grain... Food 1 Food 1 • LA PREFERIDA INC Medium Grain Extra Fancy, Enriched Rice	72.0	362	78.7	—	2.1	—	—
Brown Instan... Food 2 Food 2 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Brown Instant Rice, Brown	72.5	380	78.0	—	4.0	3.0	8.0

Premium Risotto Alla Milanese Style With Saffron, Saffron vs Organic Quick Wild Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Riso... Food 1 Food 1 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Premium Risotto Alla Milanese Style With Saffron, Saffron	80.8	339	75.0	1.8	1.8	—	7.1
Organic Quic... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic Quick Wild Rice	60.2	356	75.6	2.2	6.7	1.1	13.3

White Medium Grain Enriched Rice, White vs World Classics Trading Company, White Basmati Indian Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Medium... Food 1 Food 1 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION White Medium Grain Enriched Rice, White	71.1	362	78.7	—	2.1	—	6.4
World Classi... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO World Classics Trading Company, White Basmati Indian Rice	68.8	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	8.9

Golden, Thai Jasmine Rice vs Eco Farmed Short Grain Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Golden, Thai... Food 1 Food 1 • INTERNATIONAL GOLDEN FOODS INC Golden, Thai Jasmine Rice	77.1	340	78.0	—	—	—	6.0
Eco Farmed S... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Eco Farmed Short Grain Brown Rice	62.8	333	77.8	—	6.7	3.3	6.7

White Jasmine Rice vs Arborio Bold Medium Grain Rice, Arborio

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Jasmin... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. White Jasmine Rice	77.1	360	80.0	—	2.0	—	6.0
Arborio Bold... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Arborio Bold Medium Grain Rice, Arborio	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7

Vegetable Medley Quinoa & Brown Rice Blend, Vegetable Medley vs White Arborio Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vegetable Me... Food 1 Food 1 • THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY Vegetable Medley Quinoa & Brown Rice Blend, Vegetable Medley	61.5	83	14.9	1.2	2.1	1.7	2.1
White Arbori... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC White Arborio Rice	68.5	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	11.1

Manitou Trading Company, Sacred Grains Grano vs Hom Mali Thai Jasmine Rice, Thai Jasmine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Manitou Trad... Food 1 Food 1 • WOODLAND FOODS Manitou Trading Company, Sacred Grains Grano	50.5	333	71.1	—	13.3	2.2	13.3
Hom Mali Tha... Food 2 Food 2 • ROADHOUSE GRILL INC. Hom Mali Thai Jasmine Rice, Thai Jasmine	74.2	351	84.4	—	0.9	—	6.4

Bob's Red Mill, Quick Cooking Wild Rice vs Long Grain Brown & Wild California Rice Blend

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bob's Red Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Bob's Red Mill, Quick Cooking Wild Rice	36.9	393	75.0	—	7.1	—	14.3
Long Grain B... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Long Grain Brown & Wild California Rice Blend	70.2	367	77.6	2.0	4.1	3.1	10.2

Riso Bello, Ready Risotto, Porcini, Mushroom, Porcini, Mushroom vs Sushi Round Grain Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Riso Bello, ... Food 1 Food 1 • F & P S.P.A. Riso Bello, Ready Risotto, Porcini, Mushroom, Porcini, Mushroom	64.7	356	77.8	2.2	4.4	2.2	8.9
Sushi Round ... Food 2 Food 2 • VITASIA Sushi Round Grain Rice	65.1	356	80.0	—	6.7	—	6.7

White Basmati Rice vs Precooked Instant White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Basmat... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. White Basmati Rice	74.8	347	79.6	—	2.0	—	8.2
Precooked In... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Precooked Instant White Rice	84.6	370	81.5	—	1.9	0.9	7.4

Enriched Long Grain Golden Parboiled Rice vs Long Grain White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Lon... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Enriched Long Grain Golden Parboiled Rice	72.7	362	78.7	—	—	—	8.5
Long Grain W... Food 2 Food 2 • MARKET BASKET INC. Long Grain White Rice	99.1	200	42.4	—	2.4	1.6	3.2

Enriched Extra Long Grain Rice vs Cholesterol Free Enriched Long Grain Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Ext... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Enriched Extra Long Grain Rice	69.1	356	77.8	—	—	—	6.7
Cholesterol ... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Cholesterol Free Enriched Long Grain Rice	69.1	333	77.8	—	—	—	6.7

Riso Bello, Ready Risotto, Porcini, Mushroom, Porcini, Mushroom vs Arborio Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Riso Bello, ... Food 1 Food 1 • F & P S.P.A. Riso Bello, Ready Risotto, Porcini, Mushroom, Porcini, Mushroom	64.7	356	77.8	2.2	4.4	2.2	8.9
Arborio Rice Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Arborio Rice	70.7	347	77.6	—	4.1	1.0	8.2

Rice Comparisons For Diabetics