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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100% Whole Grain Brown Rice vs My Essentials, Instant Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Whole G... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. 100% Whole Grain Brown Rice	72.5	360	78.0	—	4.0	3.0	8.0
My Essential... Food 2 Food 2 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. My Essentials, Instant Brown Rice	60.6	349	76.7	—	4.7	2.3	9.3

Basmati Supreme Rice, Basmati Supreme vs Jasmine Organic Rice, Jasmine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Basmati Supr... Food 1 Food 1 • GOURMAIL INC. Basmati Supreme Rice, Basmati Supreme	86.7	368	79.0	—	1.8	—	7.0
Jasmine Orga... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Jasmine Organic Rice, Jasmine	76.8	346	76.9	—	1.9	—	7.7

Brown Organic Texmati American Style Basmati Rice vs Arborio Italian Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Brown Organic Texmati American Style Basmati Rice	62.9	378	75.6	—	4.4	3.3	6.7
Arborio Ital... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Arborio Italian Rice	74.7	360	80.0	—	4.0	1.0	8.0

Naturally Aromatic Basmati Rice vs Wholegrain Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Naturally Ar... Food 1 Food 1 • OTIS MCALLISTER INC. Naturally Aromatic Basmati Rice	76.7	346	76.9	—	1.9	1.0	7.7
Wholegrain B... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Wholegrain Brown Rice	62.9	378	75.6	—	4.4	3.3	6.7

Instant Rice vs Delta Blues Rice, Long Grain White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Instant Rice Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLIMENTS Instant Rice	65.1	366	82.9	—	2.4	—	7.3
Delta Blues ... Food 2 Food 2 • MOZIAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Delta Blues Rice, Long Grain White Rice	71.0	370	80.4	—	2.2	—	6.5

Indian Basmati Rice, Indian Basmati vs Long Grain Basmati White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Indian Basma... Food 1 Food 1 • INTERNATIONAL GOLDEN FOODS INC Indian Basmati Rice, Indian Basmati	100.0	351	77.0	—	2.3	0.4	9.9
Long Grain B... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPS MARKETS, LLC Long Grain Basmati White Rice	68.8	356	77.8	—	—	—	8.9

Parboiled Rice vs White Puttu Podi

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parboiled Rice Food 1 Food 1 • MONTALVAN'S SALES Parboiled Rice	68.8	356	77.8	—	—	—	8.9
White Puttu ... Food 2 Food 2 • PARADISE GOLD White Puttu Podi	100.0	346	80.8	—	—	2.3	7.7

Jasmine Long Grain Fragrant Rice vs 100% Natural Long Grain Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasmine Long... Food 1 Food 1 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION Jasmine Long Grain Fragrant Rice	76.6	378	88.9	—	2.2	—	8.9
100% Natural... Food 2 Food 2 • SHURFINE 100% Natural Long Grain Brown Rice	64.5	378	77.8	—	4.4	3.3	8.9

Enriched Instant White Rice vs Pilaf Rice, Pilaf

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Ins... Food 1 Food 1 • C & F FOODS INC. Enriched Instant White Rice	84.6	370	81.5	—	1.9	0.9	7.4
Pilaf Rice, ... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pilaf Rice, Pilaf	67.0	356	77.8	2.2	2.2	1.1	6.7

Organic Brown Long Grain Rice vs Rice Bran

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Brow... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Organic Brown Long Grain Rice	64.9	356	75.6	—	2.2	2.2	6.7
Rice Bran Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Rice Bran	11.4	400	60.0	6.7	20.0	13.3	13.3

White Boil In Bag Enriched Pre Cooked Long Grain Rice, White vs Plain Black Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Boil I... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. White Boil In Bag Enriched Pre Cooked Long Grain Rice, White	84.7	352	79.6	—	—	—	7.4
Plain Black ... Food 2 Food 2 • SHERI LIEBERT DESIGN Plain Black Rice	51.2	207	40.0	—	2.9	3.6	4.3

Enriched Pre Cooked Long Grain Rice Instant White Rice vs French Provence Style Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Pre... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Enriched Pre Cooked Long Grain Rice Instant White Rice	88.4	364	81.8	—	—	—	9.1
French Prove... Food 2 Food 2 • EAGLE GRAPHICS, LLC French Provence Style Rice	61.1	350	80.0	2.5	2.5	—	7.5

100% Natural Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice vs Cilantro Lime Seasoned Basmati Rice, Cilantro Lime

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Natural... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. 100% Natural Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice	64.3	378	77.8	—	4.4	—	13.3
Cilantro Lim... Food 2 Food 2 • LT FOODS AMERICAS, INC. Cilantro Lime Seasoned Basmati Rice, Cilantro Lime	95.0	179	35.7	0.7	1.4	2.5	3.6

White Rice, Classic Original vs Jasmine Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Rice, ... Food 1 Food 1 • FARMHOUSE FOODS, INC. White Rice, Classic Original	69.1	356	77.8	—	—	—	6.7
Jasmine Rice Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Jasmine Rice	100.0	100	21.6	—	—	0.8	2.0

Superfino Arborio Wide Grain Rice Risotto vs Super Lucky Elephant, Long Grain Fragrant Jasmine Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Superfino Ar... Food 1 Food 1 • ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Superfino Arborio Wide Grain Rice Risotto	75.1	340	78.0	—	2.0	—	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

Parmigiana Authentic Italian Arborio Rice With Traditional Cheese Sauce Risotto, Parmigiana vs Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parmigiana A... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Parmigiana Authentic Italian Arborio Rice With Traditional Cheese Sauce Risotto, Parmigiana	100.0	372	65.1	5.8	1.2	7.0	11.6
Basmati Rice Food 2 Food 2 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Basmati Rice	74.8	347	79.6	—	2.0	—	8.2

Eight Wonder, Tinawon White Rice vs Brown Long Grain Rice, Brown

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Eight Wonder... Food 1 Food 1 • TIMELESS SEEDS, INC. Eight Wonder, Tinawon White Rice	67.1	349	77.8	—	2.2	0.7	6.7
Brown Long G... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Brown Long Grain Rice, Brown	58.8	357	76.2	—	4.8	3.6	7.1

Shoprite, Boil In Bag Rice, Enriched Precooked Natural Long Grain Rice vs Organic Brown Basmati & Wild Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Shoprite, Bo... Food 1 Food 1 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Shoprite, Boil In Bag Rice, Enriched Precooked Natural Long Grain Rice	84.7	352	79.6	—	—	—	7.4
Organic Brow... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic Brown Basmati & Wild Rice	62.6	333	75.6	2.2	4.4	3.3	8.9

White Texmati American Style Basmati Rice vs Long Grain White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Texmat... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. White Texmati American Style Basmati Rice	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7
Long Grain W... Food 2 Food 2 • OTIS MCALLISTER INC. Long Grain White Rice	66.8	370	78.3	2.2	4.3	3.3	6.5

Golden Enriched Long Grain Parboiled Rice vs Lowes Foods, Long Grain Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Golden Enric... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Golden Enriched Long Grain Parboiled Rice	73.1	362	80.9	—	2.1	—	6.4
Lowes Foods,... Food 2 Food 2 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Lowes Foods, Long Grain Brown Rice	60.9	357	76.2	—	2.4	2.4	7.1

Rice Comparisons For Diabetics