Rice is a versatile grain consumed by people around the world.
It serves as a staple food for many people, especially those living in Asia.
Rice comes in several colors, shapes and sizes, but the most popular are white and brown rice.
White rice is the most commonly consumed type, but brown rice is widely recognized as a healthier option.
Many people prefer brown rice for this reason.
This article looks at the benefits and drawbacks of both varieties.
Most rice lovers don’t get satiated even after eating a piece of bread or roti unless they have eaten at least a morsel of rice. But with the world getting health conscious, the white rice is seen as a bitter enemy. Enter brown rice—the ‘healthy and pure’ form of rice—which took the world by storm. The authenticity and nutrition factor of white rice was (and is still) being questioned widely. Apparently, having the former will keep you fit and fine while the latter makes you unhealthy.
Diiference between Brown Rice and White Rice :
All rice consists almost entirely of carbs, with small amounts of protein and practically no fat.
Brown rice is a whole grain. That means it contains all parts of the grain — including the fibrous bran, the nutritious germ and the carb-rich endosperm.
White rice, on the other hand, has had the bran and germ removed, which are the most nutritious parts of the grain.
This leaves white rice with very few essential nutrients, which is why brown rice is usually considered much healthier than white.
Calorie Content :
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report, 1 cup of cooked brown rice provides 218 calories, while white rice provides 242 calories per cup. So, if you want to cut down the calories content, then brown rice is meant for you.
Carbs and fibre :
According to the USDA report, one cup of brown rice contains 46 grams of carbohydrates, while one cup of white rice contains 53 grams of carbs. With 4 grams of fibre per cup, brown rice aids in improving blood cholesterol levels, as compared to white rice that contains only 1 gram of fibre in one cup.
Vitamins and minerals :
Brown rice contains more vitamins and minerals as compared to white rice. White rice is a good source of folate but has less nutritional content due to artificial processing involved in its making
Protein and Fats :
In terms of protein, they both contain 4.5 gram of protein per cup and are also considered low-fat foods
