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Brown Rice vs Couscous
Per 100g, Brown Rice has 26.7g carbs and Couscous has 22.9g (GI 68 vs 65). Couscous is the better-quality carb for steadier energy.
Couscous is the better-quality carb
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Brown Rice | Couscous |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 127.2 | 112.1 |
Total carbs — | 26.7g | 22.9g |
Net carbs — | 25g | 21.5g |
Fiber Higher wins | 1.6g | 1.4g |
Sugar Lower wins | 0.4g | 0.1g |
Protein Higher wins | 2.8g | 3.8g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 68 | 65 |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 17 | 14 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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