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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My Essentials, Boil In Bag White Rice vs Long Grain Enriched Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
My Essential... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. My Essentials, Boil In Bag White Rice	84.7	352	79.6	—	—	—	7.4
Long Grain E... Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE Long Grain Enriched Rice	71.0	370	80.4	—	2.2	—	6.5

Shoprite, Enriched Long Grain Rice vs Hannaford, White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shoprite, En... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shoprite, Enriched Long Grain Rice	69.1	356	77.8	—	—	—	6.7
Hannaford, W... Food 2 Food 2 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Hannaford, White Rice	94.7	356	83.1	—	1.7	—	6.8

Chefs Premier Extra Long Basmati Rice vs Smoked Basmati Premium Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chefs Premie... Food 1 Food 1 • INTERNATIONAL GOLDEN FOODS INC Chefs Premier Extra Long Basmati Rice	100.0	351	77.0	—	2.3	0.4	9.9
Smoked Basma... Food 2 Food 2 Smoked Basmati Premium Rice	75.0	364	84.4	—	—	—	6.7

Hearts Of Palm Rice vs Parboiled Long Grain Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Hearts Of Pa... Food 1 Food 1 • OA FOODS LLC Hearts Of Palm Rice	3.9	27	5.3	—	2.7	—	1.3
Parboiled Lo... Food 2 Food 2 • RICELAND FOODS, INC. Parboiled Long Grain Rice	72.7	362	78.7	—	—	—	8.5

Red Organic Rice, Red vs Long Grain Brown

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red Organic ... Food 1 Food 1 • LOTUS FOODS Red Organic Rice, Red	60.9	356	75.6	—	6.7	2.2	6.7
Long Grain B... Food 2 Food 2 • FRESH & EASY Long Grain Brown	64.5	378	77.8	—	4.4	3.3	8.9

Black Rice vs Basmati Enriched Rice, Basmati

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Rice Food 1 Food 1 • GLOBAL JUICES AND FRUITS, LLC Black Rice	62.1	372	79.1	2.3	4.7	3.5	11.6
Basmati Enri... Food 2 Food 2 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Basmati Enriched Rice, Basmati	100.0	349	76.7	—	—	1.2	9.3

Organic Thai Jasmine White Rice vs Instant White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Thai... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Organic Thai Jasmine White Rice	77.1	360	80.0	—	2.0	—	6.0
Instant Whit... Food 2 Food 2 • FRESH&EASY Instant White Rice	68.7	364	81.8	—	2.3	—	9.1

Basmati Aromatic Rice vs Harris Teeter, Enriched Long Grain White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Basmati Arom... Food 1 Food 1 • RICELAND FOODS, INC. Basmati Aromatic Rice	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7
Harris Teete... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Harris Teeter, Enriched Long Grain White Rice	69.1	333	77.8	—	—	—	6.7

Lior Persian Rice, 2.2 Lbs vs Long Grain White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lior Persian... Food 1 Food 1 • COLONEL LEE'S ENTERPRISES Lior Persian Rice, 2.2 Lbs	86.6	130	27.9	—	0.3	0.3	2.5
Long Grain W... Food 2 Food 2 • WINE WEAR, INC. Long Grain White Rice	70.5	354	75.0	—	—	—	10.4

Brown Organic Sprouted Rice, Brown vs Extra Fancy Enriched Long Grain Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • LAKE VENTURES LLC Brown Organic Sprouted Rice, Brown	64.3	356	76.0	1.1	3.1	2.4	8.0
Extra Fancy ... Food 2 Food 2 • BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS, LTD Extra Fancy Enriched Long Grain Rice	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7

Whole Grain Premium Medium Brown Rice vs Basmati With Caramelized Onion

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE SUN VALLEY RICE COMPANY, LLC Whole Grain Premium Medium Brown Rice	74.7	365	76.9	—	3.8	1.9	7.7
Basmati With... Food 2 Food 2 • SPECIALTY RICE INC Basmati With Caramelized Onion	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7

Sicilian Style Risotto With Almonds, Orange And Lemon, Sicilian Style vs Organic Long Grain Thai Jasmine Rice, Thai Jasmine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sicilian Sty... Food 1 Food 1 Sicilian Style Risotto With Almonds, Orange And Lemon, Sicilian Style	93.9	358	73.1	1.5	1.5	4.5	7.5
Organic Long... Food 2 Food 2 • GLENCOURT INC. Organic Long Grain Thai Jasmine Rice, Thai Jasmine	67.1	333	77.8	—	2.2	—	6.7

Pilaf Rice, Pilaf vs 100% Jasmine White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pilaf Rice, ... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pilaf Rice, Pilaf	67.0	356	77.8	2.2	2.2	1.1	6.7
100% Jasmine... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. 100% Jasmine White Rice	69.1	356	77.8	—	—	—	6.7

White Organic Basmati Rice vs Cucina Italiano Risotto, Cranberry Almond

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • FIRST INTERNATIONAL HEALTH FOODS LTD. White Organic Basmati Rice	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7
Cucina Itali... Food 2 Food 2 • MOONEY FARMS Cucina Italiano Risotto, Cranberry Almond	56.7	375	75.0	10.0	2.5	5.0	7.5

Long Grain Enriched Parboiled Rice vs Creamy Parmesan Style Risotto A Blend Of Lentils, Chickpeas, Peas + Rice, Creamy Parmesan Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Long Grain E... Food 1 Food 1 • LAM BROTHERS, INC. Long Grain Enriched Parboiled Rice	72.7	362	78.7	—	—	—	8.5
Creamy Parme... Food 2 Food 2 • BETTERER FOODS, INC. Creamy Parmesan Style Risotto A Blend Of Lentils, Chickpeas, Peas + Rice, Creamy Parmesan Style	47.7	360	60.0	—	10.0	4.0	20.0

100% Authentic Basmati Rice vs Extra Long Grain White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Authent... Food 1 Food 1 • C & F FOODS INC. 100% Authentic Basmati Rice	74.8	347	79.6	—	2.0	—	8.2
Extra Long G... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Extra Long Grain White Rice	69.1	333	77.8	—	—	—	6.7

Organic White Arborio Rice vs Brown Basmati Organic Rice, Brown Basmati

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic White Arborio Rice	68.5	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	11.1
Brown Basmat... Food 2 Food 2 • SEEDS OF CHANGE INCORPORATED Brown Basmati Organic Rice, Brown Basmati	81.6	96	17.9	—	0.8	1.7	2.1

Smoked Basmati Premium Rice, Smoked Basmati vs Organic Brown Long Grain Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Smoked Basma... Food 1 Food 1 • SLT FOODS INC. Smoked Basmati Premium Rice, Smoked Basmati	100.0	364	84.4	—	—	—	6.7
Organic Brow... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic Brown Long Grain Rice	62.8	333	77.8	—	6.7	3.3	6.7

Whole Grain Brown Rice vs White Medium Grain Enriched Rice, White

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • WEHAH FARM INC Whole Grain Brown Rice	62.8	333	77.8	—	6.7	3.3	6.7
White Medium... Food 2 Food 2 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION White Medium Grain Enriched Rice, White	71.1	362	78.7	—	2.1	—	6.4

Boil In Bag Enriched Precooked Long Grain Instant Rice vs Riceselect, Arborio Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boil In Bag ... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Boil In Bag Enriched Precooked Long Grain Instant Rice	94.7	356	83.1	—	1.7	—	6.8
Riceselect, ... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Riceselect, Arborio Rice	72.0	326	80.4	—	1.1	—	6.5

Rice Comparisons For Diabetics