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 White Long Grain Rice, Jasmine White vs Instant Enriched Long Grain Premium White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasmine Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Jasmine White Long Grain Rice, Jasmine White	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7
Instant Enri... Food 2 Food 2 • RICELAND FOODS, INC. Instant Enriched Long Grain Premium White Rice	80.7	373	82.4	—	2.0	—	7.8

Jasmine Brown Thai Hom Mali Fragrant Rice vs Organic Sprouted Brown Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasmine Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Jasmine Brown Thai Hom Mali Fragrant Rice	63.0	356	75.6	—	4.4	2.2	6.7
Organic Spro... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic Sprouted Brown Basmati Rice	63.1	356	77.8	—	6.7	3.3	4.4

Enriched Valencia Type Short Grain Rice vs Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Val... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Enriched Valencia Type Short Grain Rice	71.1	362	78.7	—	2.1	—	6.4
Basmati Rice Food 2 Food 2 • SUNFOODS LLC Basmati Rice	76.7	354	81.3	—	—	—	8.3

Boil In Bag White Rice vs Enriched Golden Parboiled Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boil In Bag ... Food 1 Food 1 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Boil In Bag White Rice	76.8	360	80.0	—	2.0	—	8.0
Enriched Gol... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Enriched Golden Parboiled Rice	100.0	340	78.7	—	2.1	—	6.4

Hannaford, White Rice vs Wild Mushroom Risotto, Wild Mushroom

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hannaford, W... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Hannaford, White Rice	94.7	356	83.1	—	1.7	—	6.8
Wild Mushroo... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Wild Mushroom Risotto, Wild Mushroom	100.0	375	71.3	5.0	1.2	6.3	7.5

Carnaroli Rice vs Whole Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain Brown

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Carnaroli Rice Food 1 Food 1 • RISO MELOTTI Carnaroli Rice	70.7	347	77.6	—	4.1	1.0	8.2
Whole Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Whole Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain Brown	66.6	356	77.8	—	2.2	2.2	8.9

Brown Calrose California Organic Rice, Brown Calrose vs Enriched Long Grain Instant White Rice, White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Calros... Food 1 Food 1 • A.M.S. MANUFACTURING, INC. Brown Calrose California Organic Rice, Brown Calrose	66.5	333	80.0	—	4.4	3.3	8.9
Enriched Lon... Food 2 Food 2 • FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC. Enriched Long Grain Instant White Rice, White Rice	74.7	370	82.6	—	—	—	8.7

Indian Basmati White Rice vs Plump & Tender Medium Grain

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Indian Basma... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Indian Basmati White Rice	74.8	347	79.6	—	2.0	—	8.2
Plump & Tend... Food 2 Food 2 • RICELAND FOODS, INC. Plump & Tender Medium Grain	73.0	378	82.2	—	—	—	6.7

White Rice Enriched Extra Long Grain vs Organic Brown Short Grain Rice, Brown

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Rice E... Food 1 Food 1 • SUNFOODS LLC White Rice Enriched Extra Long Grain	100.0	370	80.4	—	2.2	—	6.5
Organic Brow... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic Brown Short Grain Rice, Brown	62.8	333	77.8	2.2	6.7	3.3	6.7

Enriched Long Grain White Rice vs Orzo

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Lon... Food 1 Food 1 • BI-LO INC. Enriched Long Grain White Rice	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7
Orzo Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Orzo	81.6	375	78.6	3.6	3.6	1.8	12.5

California Pearl Rice vs Basmati White Organic Rice, Basmati White

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
California P... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. California Pearl Rice	65.1	357	78.6	—	—	—	7.1
Basmati Whit... Food 2 Food 2 • AKC COMMODITIES, INC. Basmati White Organic Rice, Basmati White	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7

Rice Medley vs Jasmine Rice, Jasmine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice Medley Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLIMENTS Rice Medley	68.7	356	80.0	—	2.2	1.1	8.9
Jasmine Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Jasmine Rice, Jasmine	77.0	354	81.3	—	—	—	6.3

Long Grain Brown vs Long Grain Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Long Grain B... Food 1 Food 1 • FRESH & EASY Long Grain Brown	64.5	378	77.8	—	4.4	3.3	8.9
Long Grain B... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Long Grain Brown Rice	66.7	356	77.8	—	2.2	1.1	8.9

Golden, Thai Jasmine Rice vs Enriched Medium Grain Calrose 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
Enriched Med... Food 2 Food 2 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Enriched Medium Grain Calrose Rice	69.1	356	80.0	2.2	2.2	—	6.7

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

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Rice L... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Brown Rice Long Grain	60.9	357	76.2	—	2.4	2.4	7.1
Bob's Red Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Bob's Red Mill, Quick Cooking Wild Rice	36.9	393	75.0	—	7.1	—	14.3

Thai Fragrant Long Grain Jasmine Rice vs Organic, White Long Grain Rice, White

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Thai Fragran... Food 1 Food 1 • C & F FOODS INC. Thai Fragrant Long Grain Jasmine Rice	77.1	360	80.0	—	2.0	—	6.0
Organic, Whi... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Organic, White Long Grain Rice, White	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7

Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa & Brown Rice, Roasted Red Pepper & Basil vs Sprouted Red Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Red ... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Sprouted Red... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Sprouted Red Rice	64.7	356	77.8	2.2	4.4	2.2	8.9

My Essentials, Instant Brown Rice vs Rice Grits

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
My Essential... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. My Essentials, Instant Brown Rice	60.6	349	76.7	—	4.7	2.3	9.3
Rice Grits Food 2 Food 2 • MOZIAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Rice Grits	71.0	370	80.4	—	2.2	—	6.5

Enriched Medium Grain Blue Rose Rice, Medium Grain vs Basmati Brown & Red Rice Blend, Basmati Brown & Red

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Med... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Enriched Medium Grain Blue Rose Rice, Medium Grain	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	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

Brown Basmati vs Jasmine Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Basmati Food 1 Food 1 • OTIS MCALLISTER INC. Brown Basmati	58.7	370	73.9	—	8.7	3.3	8.7
Jasmine Brow... Food 2 Food 2 • JFC INTERNATIONAL INC. Jasmine Brown Rice	71.4	356	82.2	—	2.2	—	4.4

Rice Comparisons For Diabetics