Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Heritage Select, All Natural Basmati Rice
Slt Foods Inc.Instant White Rice
Fresh&EasyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Heritage Sel... | Instant Whit... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 36.0g | 36.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Heritage Select, All Natural Basmati Rice
Instant White Rice
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Heritage Select, All Natural Basmati Rice
Serving size 45.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 34.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
BASMATI RICE, SEASONING (SPICES INCLUDING ROSEMARY, SALT, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVORS INCLUDING OLIVE OIL [SOY LECITHIN]), ORZO PASTA (SEMOLINA, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, AND FOLIC ACID).
Instant White Rice
Serving size 44.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 35.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
ENRICHED PRECOOKED LONG GRAIN RICE, [RICE, NIACIN (NIACINAMIDE), IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), THIAMIN (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), FOLIC ACID].
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Heritage Select, All Natural Basmati Rice has a BSI of 69.1 while Instant White Rice has a BSI of 68.7. Instant White Rice has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Instant White Rice appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 68.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Heritage Select, All Natural Basmati Rice contains 80.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Instant White Rice contains 81.8g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Heritage Select, All Natural Basmati Rice provides 2.2g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.3g in Instant White Rice. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
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