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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White Long Grain Original Enriched Parboiled Rice, White vs Organic Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice

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
Organic Natu... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Organic Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice	60.9	357	76.2	—	2.4	2.4	7.1

Long Grain Instant Brown Rice vs Uncle Ben's, Whole Grain Brown Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Long Grain I... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Long Grain Instant Brown Rice	66.9	356	80.0	—	4.4	2.2	6.7
Uncle Ben's,... Food 2 Food 2 • UNCLE BEN'S INC. Uncle Ben's, Whole Grain Brown Rice	66.5	375	75.0	—	4.2	3.1	8.3

Parboiled Rice vs Pilaf Rice, Pilaf

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Parboiled Rice Food 1 Food 1 • CONCHITA FOODS, INC. Parboiled Rice	68.8	362	78.7	—	4.3	—	8.5
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

White Enriched Pre Cooked Long Grain Instant Rice, White vs Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa & Brown Rice, Roasted Red Pepper & Basil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Enrich... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. White Enriched Pre Cooked Long Grain Instant Rice, White	70.7	378	82.2	—	2.2	—	8.9
Roasted Red ... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Spanish Style Yellow Rice, Spanish Style vs Basmati Authentic Rice, Basmati

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spanish Styl... Food 1 Food 1 • GULF RICE MILLING, INC. Spanish Style Yellow Rice, Spanish Style	84.5	357	78.6	1.8	1.8	1.8	7.1
Basmati Auth... Food 2 Food 2 • LT FOODS AMERICAS, INC. Basmati Authentic Rice, Basmati	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7

Organic California Brown Basmati Rice vs White Enriched Extra Long Grain Rice, White

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Cali... Food 1 Food 1 • WEHAH FARM INC Organic California Brown Basmati Rice	60.6	356	73.3	2.2	4.4	3.3	8.9
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

Brown Long Grain Rice, Brown vs Organic Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Long G... Food 1 Food 1 • RALEY'S Brown Long Grain Rice, Brown	58.8	357	76.2	—	4.8	3.6	7.1
Organic Basm... Food 2 Food 2 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Organic Basmati Rice	68.8	356	77.8	—	—	—	8.9

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

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Northern Ita... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Basmati Whit... Food 2 Food 2 • SPECIALTY RICE INC Basmati White Rice, Basmati	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7

Texmati White, Brown, Wild & Red Rice Blend vs Simply Asia, Thai Kitchen, Jasmine Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Texmati Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Texmati White, Brown, Wild & Red Rice Blend	55.0	378	78.4	—	2.7	1.4	8.1
Simply Asia,... Food 2 Food 2 • SIMPLY ASIA FOODS, INC. Simply Asia, Thai Kitchen, Jasmine Rice	65.1	372	79.1	—	2.3	—	7.0

Fragrant Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice vs Garlic Basil Coconut Rice, Garlic Basil

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fragrant Tha... Food 1 Food 1 • SUNFOODS LLC Fragrant Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice	100.0	186	37.9	—	1.4	2.1	2.9
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

Jasmine Rice, Jasmine vs Organic Italian Pearled Farro

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Jasmine Rice... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Jasmine Rice, Jasmine	93.2	176	37.6	—	—	1.2	3.2
Organic Ital... Food 2 Food 2 • SIDEAWAY FOODS Organic Italian Pearled Farro	64.0	422	84.4	—	11.1	2.2	13.3

Arborio Italian Style Rice vs Jasmine California White Rice, Jasmine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Arborio Ital... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Arborio Italian Style Rice	73.0	326	80.4	—	—	—	6.5
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 Instant White Rice, White Rice vs Jasmine Rice, Jasmine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Lon... Food 1 Food 1 • FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC. Enriched Long Grain Instant White Rice, White Rice	74.7	370	82.6	—	—	—	8.7
Jasmine Rice... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Jasmine Rice, Jasmine	89.5	148	32.4	—	0.7	—	2.8

Wild Mushroom Risotto vs Og California White Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wild Mushroo... Food 1 Food 1 • SOPHIA FOODS INC. Wild Mushroom Risotto	69.6	368	64.9	5.3	1.8	5.3	12.3
Og Californi... Food 2 Food 2 Og California White Basmati Rice	70.9	356	80.0	—	—	1.1	6.7

Supreme Basmati Rice vs Enriched White Extra Long Grain Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Supreme Basm... Food 1 Food 1 • VEETEE Supreme Basmati Rice	66.8	356	80.0	4.4	4.4	—	8.9
Enriched Whi... Food 2 Food 2 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Enriched White Extra Long Grain Rice	69.1	356	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7

Arborio White Rice, Arborio vs Paddy Grown Minnesota Wild Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Arborio Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • SPECIALTY RICE INC Arborio White Rice, Arborio	71.0	356	80.0	—	—	—	6.7
Paddy Grown ... Food 2 Food 2 • WORLD FINER FOODS, INC. Paddy Grown Minnesota Wild Rice	64.3	378	77.8	—	4.4	—	13.3

Enriched Extra Long Grain Rice vs Enriched Precooked Instant Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Enriched Ext... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Enriched Extra Long Grain Rice	69.1	356	77.8	—	—	—	6.7
Enriched Pre... Food 2 Food 2 • BRUNO'S SUPERMARKETS, INC. Enriched Precooked Instant Rice	86.7	370	81.5	—	—	—	7.4

Medium Grain Extra Fancy, Enriched Rice vs Superfino Arborio Wide Grain Rice Risotto

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Medium Grain... Food 1 Food 1 • LA PREFERIDA INC Medium Grain Extra Fancy, Enriched Rice	72.0	362	78.7	—	2.1	—	—
Superfino Ar... Food 2 Food 2 • ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Superfino Arborio Wide Grain Rice Risotto	75.1	340	78.0	—	2.0	—	6.0

Brown American Style Basmati Rice vs Daily Basmati Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Americ... Food 1 Food 1 • RIVIANA FOODS INC. Brown American Style Basmati Rice	62.9	378	75.6	—	4.4	3.3	6.7
Daily Basmat... Food 2 Food 2 • DUNAR Daily Basmati Rice	66.8	356	77.8	—	2.2	—	8.9

Italian Grown Rice vs Eight Wonder, Kalinga Unoy Rice

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Grow... Food 1 Food 1 • FRESH & EASY Italian Grown Rice	69.1	333	80.0	—	2.2	—	6.7
Eight Wonder... Food 2 Food 2 • TIMELESS SEEDS, INC. Eight Wonder, Kalinga Unoy Rice	68.9	356	80.0	—	2.2	2.2	6.7

Rice Comparisons For Diabetics