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Brown Rice vs White Rice

Per 100g, Brown Rice has 26.7g carbs and White Rice has 28.5g (GI 68 vs 73). Brown Rice is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 1.2g more fiber and a lower glycemic index.

Winner
Brown Rice
48.8g net
per 1 cup cooked (195g)
vs
White Rice
44.4g net
per 1 cup cooked (158g)
Brown Rice is the better-quality carb

Side by side

per 100g
MetricBrown RiceWhite Rice
Calories
127.2129.7
Total carbs
26.7g28.5g
Net carbs
25g28.1g
Fiber
Higher wins
1.6g0.4g
Sugar
Lower wins
0.4g0.1g
Protein
Higher wins
2.8g2.7g
Glycemic index
Lower wins
6873
Glycemic load
Lower wins
1720.5

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

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