Is there a difference between Brown and White rice

SkinnyFatAlbert

If you eat brown rice you get the smug sense entitlement that comes with thinking you eat cleaner than everyone else. On the other hand, if you eat white rice you get the smug sense of entitlement that comes with thinking how amazing you are for being able to eat whatever you want. Take your pick between which one of those you want to be because otherwise there's not too much difference.

MexicanOsmosis

Brown rice
Brown rice is whole grain rice. It has a mild, nutty flavor, and is chewier and more nutritious than white rice, but goes rancid more quickly because the bran and germ—which are removed to make white rice—contain fats that can spoil. Wikipedia
Nutrition Facts
Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked
Amount Per 1 cup (195 g)
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
Total fat 1.8 g 2%
Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6 g
Monounsaturated fat 0.6 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 10 mg 0%
Potassium 84 mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 45 g 15%
Dietary fiber 3.5 g 14%
Sugar 0.7 g
Protein 5 g 10%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% Iron 4%
Vitamin B-6 15% Vitamin B-12 0%
Magnesium 21%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

White rice
White rice is the name given to milled rice that has had its husk, bran, and germ removed. This alters the flavour, texture and appearance of the rice and helps prevent spoilage and extend its storage life. Wikipedia
Nutrition Facts
Rice, white, long-grain, cooked
Amount Per 1 cup (158 g)
Calories 206
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.4 g 0%
Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 2 mg 0%
Potassium 55 mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 45 g 15%
Dietary fiber 0.6 g 2%
Sugar 0.1 g
Protein 4.2 g 8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1% Iron 1%
Vitamin B-6 5% Vitamin B-12 0%
Magnesium 4%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

I would call that a relatively negligible difference...

Qinnih

I can't believe people are arguing like this over rice . Unless rice is your only dietary intake, choose whichever brand of whichever colour tastes the best or works best for you. The difference is seriously negligible if you follow a healthy diet of a variety of foods.

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MityMax96

It's not.

Use it for getting your carbs in after a workout and you will be good.

ninerbuff

I've heard different things from different people is there really a difference health why's? I want to put in both with my bulking just want to know if there is difference?

White rice is cheaper, faster to cook and tastes better..................which is why I eat a little of it everyday.

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tamadrummer001

Brown rice is gross, thats what.

Yes yes yes! I have tried several times to eat the stuff, I just don't like it! Maybe if I used it in a stir fry or something but not with salt, pepper, and butter. Its just horrible (IMO)

The best thing you can do is go spend a couple bucks on a bag of it and cook it. Just remember it doesn't cook like white rice, it takes 2xs as long and uses a little bit more water.