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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Brown Organic Long Grain Rice, Brown vs Jasmine California White Rice, Jasmine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB / CORPORATE BRANDS Brown Organic Long Grain Rice, Brown	68.5	375	77.1	—	4.2	3.1	8.3
Jasmine Cali... Food 2 Food 2 • A.M.S. MANUFACTURING, INC. Jasmine California White Rice, Jasmine	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7

Enriched Long Grain vs Organic Brown Basmati & Wild Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Lon... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Enriched Long Grain	73.1	362	80.9	—	2.1	—	6.4
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

Ancient Grain Blend vs White Enriched Extra Long Grain Rice, White

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ancient Grai... Food 1 Food 1 • COMPLIMENTS Ancient Grain Blend	58.3	378	71.1	2.2	4.4	4.4	11.1
White Enrich... Food 2 Food 2 • DEL SUR BRAND LLC White Enriched Extra Long Grain Rice, White	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7

Organic Lowcountry Red Rice vs Extra Long Grain Enriched Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Lowc... Food 1 Food 1 • WOODLAND FOODS Organic Lowcountry Red Rice	68.5	360	74.0	4.0	4.0	4.0	8.0
Extra Long G... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Extra Long Grain Enriched Rice	69.1	356	77.8	—	—	—	6.7

Boil In Bag Whole Grain Precooked Brown Rice vs Prosciutto & Cheese Signature Tortelloni

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Boil In Bag ... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Boil In Bag Whole Grain Precooked Brown Rice	72.5	360	78.0	—	4.0	3.0	8.0
Prosciutto &... Food 2 Food 2 • MAHCO INC Prosciutto & Cheese Signature Tortelloni	59.5	259	30.4	3.6	2.7	9.8	12.5

California White Basmati Organic Rice, California White Basmati vs Brown Jasmine Organic Premium Rice, Brown Jasmine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
California W... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. California White Basmati Organic Rice, California White Basmati	70.9	356	80.0	—	—	1.1	6.7
Brown Jasmin... Food 2 Food 2 • CKK PARADISO, INC. Brown Jasmine Organic Premium Rice, Brown Jasmine	66.9	356	80.0	—	4.4	2.2	6.7

Brown Basmati Rice vs Premium Black Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Basmat... Food 1 Food 1 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Brown Basmati Rice	62.9	378	75.6	—	4.4	3.3	6.7
Premium Blac... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Premium Black Rice	64.5	378	75.6	—	2.2	3.3	8.9

Premium Boil In Bag Whole Grain Brown Rice vs Enriched Golden Parboiled Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Boil... Food 1 Food 1 • RICELAND FOODS, INC. Premium Boil In Bag Whole Grain Brown Rice	60.8	357	76.2	—	2.4	3.6	7.1
Enriched Gol... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Enriched Golden Parboiled Rice	71.1	340	78.7	—	2.1	—	6.4

Minnesota Wild Rice vs Heritage Select, All Natural Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Minnesota Wi... Food 1 Food 1 • WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. Minnesota Wild Rice	44.1	383	83.3	—	6.7	—	20.0
Heritage Sel... Food 2 Food 2 • SLT FOODS INC. Heritage Select, All Natural Basmati Rice	69.1	356	80.0	2.2	2.2	—	6.7

Riceselect, Texmati, Long Grain American Basmati Rice vs Natural Directions, Organic Long Grain White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Riceselect, ... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Riceselect, Texmati, Long Grain American Basmati Rice	65.6	333	75.6	—	1.6	1.1	6.7
Natural Dire... Food 2 Food 2 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Natural Directions, Organic Long Grain White Rice	69.1	333	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7

Calrose Enriched Medium Grain Rice, Calrose vs Brown Jasmine Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Calrose Enri... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Calrose Enriched Medium Grain Rice, Calrose	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7
Brown Jasmin... Food 2 Food 2 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Brown Jasmine Rice	79.1	367	83.7	—	2.0	—	6.1

Calrose Rice vs Creamy Italian Cheese Risotto Rice, Creamy Italian Cheese

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
Creamy Itali... Food 2 Food 2 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Creamy Italian Cheese Risotto Rice, Creamy Italian Cheese	100.0	356	74.7	1.2	1.1	3.5	8.1

Organic Khao Deng Ruby Red Rice vs Long Grain Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Khao... Food 1 Food 1 • ALTER ECO AMERICAS INC. Organic Khao Deng Ruby Red Rice	68.6	354	77.1	—	4.2	2.1	8.3
Long Grain B... Food 2 Food 2 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION Long Grain Brown Rice	60.9	357	76.2	—	2.4	2.4	7.1

Organic Long Grain White Rice vs Jasmine Rice, Jasmine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Long... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Organic Long Grain White Rice	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7
Jasmine Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Jasmine Rice, Jasmine	77.0	354	81.3	—	—	—	6.3

Organic Italian Pearled Farro vs Organic Blacksoil Black Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Ital... Food 1 Food 1 • SIDEAWAY FOODS Organic Italian Pearled Farro	64.0	422	84.4	—	11.1	2.2	13.3
Organic Blac... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG GREEN (USA) INC. Organic Blacksoil Black Rice	76.0	412	84.0	2.0	6.0	4.0	10.0

Minnesota Quick Cooking Wild Rice vs Organic Superfood Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Minnesota Qu... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Minnesota Quick Cooking Wild Rice	44.1	567	83.3	—	6.7	—	20.0
Organic Supe... Food 2 Food 2 • BEADTIN LLC Organic Superfood Rice	64.7	378	75.6	—	2.2	4.4	6.7

Risotto, Black Truffle vs Amira, Basmati Rice, Smoked

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Risotto, Bla... Food 1 Food 1 • SOPHIA FOODS INC. Risotto, Black Truffle	73.4	368	66.7	7.0	—	6.1	12.3
Amira, Basma... Food 2 Food 2 • BURLEIGH POINT LTD. Amira, Basmati Rice, Smoked	73.0	356	84.4	—	2.2	—	6.7

Arborio Superfino Italian Rice, Arborio vs Organic Cooked White Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Arborio Supe... Food 1 Food 1 • LT FOODS AMERICAS, INC. Arborio Superfino Italian Rice, Arborio	100.0	333	77.8	—	—	—	6.7
Organic Cook... Food 2 Food 2 • MINSLEY, INC. Organic Cooked White Rice	75.5	162	37.1	—	1.0	—	2.9

Palakkadan Long Grain Matta Rice vs Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Palakkadan L... Food 1 Food 1 • PARADISE GOLD Palakkadan Long Grain Matta Rice	100.0	363	76.5	—	4.6	2.8	7.2
Brown Rice Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Brown Rice	60.6	349	76.7	—	4.7	2.3	9.3

Sushi California Organic Rice, Sushi vs Brown Calrose Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sushi Califo... Food 1 Food 1 • A.M.S. MANUFACTURING, INC. Sushi California Organic Rice, Sushi	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7
Brown Calros... Food 2 Food 2 • SUN HING FOODS, INC. Brown Calrose Rice	61.1	356	75.6	—	6.7	3.3	4.4

Rice Comparisons For Diabetics