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Basmati Rice vs White Rice

Per 100g, Basmati Rice has 82.6g carbs and White Rice has 28.5g (GI 58 vs 73). Basmati Rice is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with a lower glycemic index.

Winner
Basmati Rice
Basmati Rice
82.6g net
per 100g (3.5 oz)
vs
White Rice
44.4g net
per 1 cup cooked (158g)
Basmati Rice is the better-quality carb

Side by side

per 100g
MetricBasmati RiceWhite Rice
Calories
416129.7
Total carbs
82.6g28.5g
Net carbs
82.6g28.1g
Fiber
Higher wins
0g0.4g
Sugar
Lower wins
0g0.1g
Protein
Higher wins
10g2.7g
Glycemic index
Lower wins
5873
Glycemic load
Lower wins
47.920.5

Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.

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