White Rice Vs Brown Rice

MrTolerable · January 2015

So I made white rice for the first time last night - took hardly anytime to cook, and I was wondering if there is much of a difference health wise vs White rice against the Brown Rice as in nutritional content.

In addition to cooking faster I can put more back without feeling full as quick or as bloated when done - which is great for me because I suck at bulking

- literally gaining like half a pound to a pound a month here...

MrTolerable · January 2015

what prompts the question is my girlfriend knows I'm a fit freak so she was teasing me for 'cheating' & going to the white side... rice wise

she is Hispanic

joneallen · January 2015

The white vs. brown rice thing is absurd. There is such a small difference in nutritional value, so just eat what you like.

I personally LOVE Jasmine rice.

MrTolerable · January 2015

Jasmine rice is what goes with garlic right?!

I may give that a try!

and thanks for the prompt response.

joneallen · January 2015

I never had it with garlic. It's a Thai rice with almost a nutty aroma. Very sweet tasting.

KarenJanine · January 2015

Per 100g (coooked):

White: 130 cal, 0.3g fat, 28g carbs, 0.4g fibre, 2.7g protein

Brown: 111 cal, 0.9g fat, 23g carbs, 1.8g fibre, 2.6g protein

In terms of micros brown rice has more magnesium and potassium but otherwise there are minimal differences.

Aside from a bit more fibre, there's not really much difference.

Sabine_Stroehm · January 2015

In general: as long as it's real rice and not minute rice there's not a lot of nutritional difference. That said, if you choose brown rice, and choose whole wheat bread (i.e. choose the healthier among two) throughout your day and throughout your diet the nutrients add up.
On a bulk? I have no opinions as to which is more preferable.

cwlsr · January 2015

I will keep it short! If you like all types of rice then spend $20.00 and buy yourself a rice cooker. You just put in rice and water or anything else you would like to cook with it. After that just push a button and It (cooker) will let you know when the rice is ready to eat. One of the most valuable cooking items in any kitchen.

Sabine_Stroehm · January 2015

cwlsr wrote: »

I will keep it short! If you like all types of rice then spend $20.00 and buy yourself a rice cooker. You just put in rice and water or anything else you would like to cook with it. After that just push a button and It (cooker) will let you know when the rice is ready to eat. One of the most valuable cooking items in any kitchen.

Agreed.

tennisdude2004 · January 2015

White rice - tastes better and nutrients are better absorbed by your body!

berriboobear · January 2015

As a past rice addict... white rice may be considered slightly less healthy, although there is a huge hubbub about brown rice being healthier.

When it comes down to it... manage your portions and work it in your daily calories

MrTolerable · January 2015

cwlsr wrote: »

I will keep it short! If you like all types of rice then spend $20.00 and buy yourself a rice cooker. You just put in rice and water or anything else you would like to cook with it. After that just push a button and It (cooker) will let you know when the rice is ready to eat. One of the most valuable cooking items in any kitchen.

Yeah share an apartment with the younger bro, and he just got one

Makes life simpler - and less expensive - rice is cheap and bulking is expensive

Solkre2 · January 2015

I use brown rice because it has a lower glycemic index. I think I'll be reducing my rice intake and doing more beans though, since they have higher protein and an even lower GI.

auddii · January 2015

BFDeal wrote: »

Brown rice gets pulled over by the cops more for no reason. Other than that there's not much difference right?

Ha!

mburks · January 2015

My husband is Philipino - so its kind of taboo to eat brown rice with Philipino food. Plus it really hurts by tummy. The pain of digesting this food is very hard on my system. I make Jasmine rice and I only use a small dessert bowl to eat the rice. All the rest of the vegetables and meat is using a regular bowl. We found smaller bowls and they are a live saver for me. I eat what makes me feel good. Foods that makes my belly hurt, head hurt, back hurt, etc. I don't eat. Eat what makes you feel good.

Wheelhouse15 · January 2015

To me the biggest difference is that brown rice is more filling and has slightly fewer calories so it's generally used as bro food for cutting. I prefer white rice most of the time.

gothchiq · January 2015

Brown rice apparently has more fiber and some more nutrients, but I just can't stand the taste or texture. I eat good quality jasmine or Basmati rice in limited quantities. If you are a fan of rice, it might be a good thing to buy a rice cooker as it times itself, is always correctly done and it never burns, and so forth. No more ruined pots and smoky kitchen if something takes your attention away lol!