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 Basmati Rice Aged vs Jasmine Thai Style Long Grain Rice, Jasmine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Basmat... Food 1 Food 1 • SOOFER CO. INC. Brown Basmati Rice Aged	68.7	370	76.0	—	6.0	2.0	8.0
Jasmine Thai... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Jasmine Thai Style Long Grain Rice, Jasmine	67.1	333	75.6	—	—	—	6.7

Natural Long Brown Rice vs Organic California Brown Jasmine Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Long... Food 1 Food 1 • BI-LO INC. Natural Long Brown Rice	66.5	362	76.6	—	4.3	3.2	8.5
Organic Cali... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic California Brown Jasmine Rice	60.6	333	73.3	2.2	4.4	3.3	8.9

Instant Enriched Long Grain White Rice vs Parboiled Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Instant Enri... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Instant Enriched Long Grain White Rice	67.1	364	79.6	—	2.3	—	6.8
Parboiled Rice Food 2 Food 2 • CONCHITA FOODS, INC. Parboiled Rice	68.8	362	78.7	—	4.3	—	8.5

Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice vs Coconut Organic Superfood Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Minnesota Cu... Food 1 Food 1 • STAR MARKETS CO. Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice	60.1	356	75.6	2.2	6.7	—	15.6
Coconut Orga... Food 2 Food 2 • BEADTIN LLC Coconut Organic Superfood Rice	75.1	168	32.8	1.6	2.4	2.4	4.0

Sushi Chef, Premium Sushi Rice vs Brown Jasmine Organic Rice, Brown Jasmine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sushi Chef, ... Food 1 Food 1 • BAYCLIFF COMPANY, INC. Sushi Chef, Premium Sushi Rice	83.1	340	79.3	—	—	—	5.7
Brown Jasmin... Food 2 Food 2 • LOTUS FOODS Brown Jasmine Organic Rice, Brown Jasmine	70.9	360	76.0	—	4.0	—	8.0

Enriched Extra Long Grain Gold Parboiled Rice vs Organic Khao Deng Ruby Red Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Ext... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Enriched Extra Long Grain Gold Parboiled Rice	71.1	340	78.7	—	2.1	—	6.4
Organic Khao... Food 2 Food 2 • ALTER ECO AMERICAS INC. Organic Khao Deng Ruby Red Rice	68.6	354	77.1	—	4.2	2.1	8.3

Premium Boil In Bag Whole Grain Brown Rice vs Jasmati 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
Jasmati Rice Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Jasmati Rice	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7

Basmati White Rice, Basmati White vs Northern Italy's Best Seasoned Risotto Con Broccoli With Real Parmesan Cheese, Real Parmesan Cheese

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Basmati Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • RALSTON FAMILY FARMS Basmati White Rice, Basmati White	67.0	356	77.8	—	2.2	1.1	6.7
Northern Ita... Food 2 Food 2 • VIGO IMPORTING COMPANY Northern Italy's Best Seasoned Risotto Con Broccoli With Real Parmesan Cheese, Real Parmesan Cheese	69.7	375	66.1	1.8	1.8	4.5	12.5

Brown Instant Rice, Brown vs Black Pearl Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Instan... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Brown Instant Rice, Brown	72.5	360	78.0	—	4.0	3.0	8.0
Black Pearl ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Black Pearl Rice	58.7	356	75.6	—	8.9	2.2	8.9

White Long Grain Original Enriched Parboiled Rice, White vs Arborio Italian Superfino Rice, Arborio Italian

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Long G... Food 1 Food 1 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. White Long Grain Original Enriched Parboiled Rice, White	68.8	356	77.8	—	—	—	8.9
Arborio Ital... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Arborio Italian Superfino Rice, Arborio Italian	66.6	378	77.8	—	2.2	2.2	8.9

California Grown White Basmati Rice, California Grown White Basmati vs Brown Calrose Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
California G... Food 1 Food 1 • WEHAH FARM INC California Grown White Basmati Rice, California Grown White Basmati	70.9	356	80.0	—	—	1.1	6.7
Brown Calros... Food 2 Food 2 • SUNFOODS LLC Brown Calrose Rice	68.9	354	77.1	—	4.2	2.1	6.3

Enriched Medium Grain Blue Rose Rice, Medium Grain vs Instant Boil In Bag White Rice

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
Instant Boil... Food 2 Food 2 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Instant Boil In Bag White Rice	84.7	352	79.6	—	—	—	7.4

Long Grain White Rice vs Og White Long Grain Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Long Grain W... Food 1 Food 1 • WORLDWIDE INVENTIONS, INC. Long Grain White Rice	75.3	358	78.0	—	1.6	—	7.2
Og White Lon... Food 2 Food 2 • WEHAH FARM INC Og White Long Grain Rice	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7

Nerone Italian Black Rice vs 1121 Basmati Rice, Basmati

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nerone Itali... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Nerone Italian Black Rice	46.9	333	62.2	—	8.9	3.3	8.9
1121 Basmati... Food 2 Food 2 • ROADHOUSE GRILL INC. 1121 Basmati Rice, Basmati	73.8	351	84.4	—	1.1	—	8.0

Long Grain Fragrant Jasmine Rice vs Arborio Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Long Grain F... Food 1 Food 1 • IBERIA FOODS CORPORATION Long Grain Fragrant Jasmine Rice	76.8	340	80.0	—	2.0	—	8.0
Arborio Rice Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Arborio Rice	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7

Enriched Long Grain Premium Instant White Rice vs Garlic Basil Coconut Rice, Garlic Basil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Lon... Food 1 Food 1 • RICELAND FOODS, INC. Enriched Long Grain Premium Instant White Rice	80.7	373	82.4	—	2.0	—	7.8
Garlic Basil... Food 2 Food 2 • ANDRE PROST INC. Garlic Basil Coconut Rice, Garlic Basil	70.6	375	77.1	2.1	2.1	4.2	6.3

Eighth Wonder, Tinawon Fancy Rice vs Organic, Brown Basmati Rice, Brown Basmati

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Eighth Wonde... Food 1 Food 1 • TIMELESS SEEDS, INC. Eighth Wonder, Tinawon Fancy Rice	67.1	349	77.8	—	2.2	0.7	6.7
Organic, Bro... Food 2 Food 2 • WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION Organic, Brown Basmati Rice, Brown Basmati	70.4	360	76.0	—	4.0	4.0	8.0

Easy Cooking Premium Koshihikari Brown Rice vs White Precooked Enriched Long Grain Instant Rice, White

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Easy Cooking... Food 1 Food 1 • JFC INTERNATIONAL INC. Easy Cooking Premium Koshihikari Brown Rice	58.8	357	76.2	—	4.8	3.6	7.1
White Precoo... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. White Precooked Enriched Long Grain Instant Rice, White	71.1	356	82.2	—	2.2	—	6.7

Long Grain American Basmati Light Brown Rice vs Basmati Rice, Basmati

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Long Grain A... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Long Grain American Basmati Light Brown Rice	65.0	333	75.6	—	2.2	1.1	6.7
Basmati Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Basmati Rice, Basmati	67.0	333	75.6	—	—	1.1	6.7

Light Brown Rice vs Long Grain Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Brown ... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Light Brown Rice	64.9	348	71.7	—	—	2.2	6.5
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

Rice Comparisons For Diabetics