Difference between Brown rice and Wholegrain rice?

paleojamie

There is wholegrain rice that has less carbs and a LOT more fibre at 7.6g for 200g of rice (after cooking) but brownn rice only has 2g for the same size serving and more carbs.

Am I missing something here? is there a difference between the two? White rice has the same amount of fibre as this brown rice and a similar nutitional set.

paleojamie

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DanTTX

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morriusmfp

From here:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/446583-how-does-brown-rice-differ-from-whole-grain-rice/

Brown rice does not differ from whole grain rice because they are one in the same. Whole grain rice is simply rice that has its entire grain intact, which is the case with brown rice. Brown rice is not the only whole grain rice, as wild rice also fits the description, but white rice will never fit the bill because it lacks all the grain's components.

Explanation
Whole grains are plant seeds that still retain all their components. Grain components include the kernel, bran, endosperm and germ. The kernel is the large part of the grain that has the endosperm inside it. While the endosperm is the bulkiest part of the seed, it only contains small amounts of nutrients. The bran is the kernel's outer coating that contains most of the grain's fiber. The germ is a small component inside the kernel from which new plants sprout; it is a rich, concentrated source of nutrients. Brown rice contains the whole rice grain while white rice is refined, a process that removes the outer coating, or bran, and the nutrient-rice germ from the seed.

Benefits and Daily Dose
The recommended daily dose of whole grains is at least three servings per day, with each serving containing at least 1 oz. of whole grain or its equivalent. One-half cup of brown rice is equivalent to a 1 oz. serving, which means you could fulfill your whole grain daily dietary requirement with a 1.5 cup serving of brown rice. Because their bran and germ is still intact, whole grains are a rich source of fiber, which helps you feel full longer because your body does not digest it. Brown rice and other whole grains are also high in vital nutrients such as magnesium and potassium.

Nutritional Values
A 1/2 cup serving of cooked long-grain brown rice has 108 calories, 2.52 g of protein, 22.39 g of carbohydrates and 1.8 g of dietary fiber. It is low in sugars, sodium and fat, with 0.34 g, 5 mg and 0.88 g, respectively. Vitamins and minerals include 0.41 mg of iron, 10 mg of calcium, 42 mg each of magnesium and potassium and 0.03 mg of vitamin E.

Considerations
Substituting brown rice for white rice as a side dish is one way to get more brown rice in your diet, but you can also include it in a number of recipes and dishes to increase your whole-grain consumption even further. Ideas include adding brown rice to soups, casseroles and stews, or even adding a bit of cooked brown rice instead of nuts atop a salad. Adding cooked brown rice to ground meat can give extra body to the meat for meatloaf, burgers or meatballs. In addition to brown rice and wild rice, other whole grains include barley, millet, oatmeal, bulgur, popcorn and whole-wheat bread, crackers and pasta.

moodymarble

Brown rice does not differ from whole grain rice because they are one in the same. Whole grain rice is simply rice that has its entire grain intact, which is the case with brown rice. Brown rice is not the only whole grain rice, as wild rice also fits the description, but white rice will never fit the bill because it lacks all the grain's components.

A 1/2 cup serving of cooked long-grain brown rice has 108 calories, 2.52 g of protein, 22.39 g of carbohydrates and 1.8 g of dietary fiber. It is low in sugars, sodium and fat, with 0.34 g, 5 mg and 0.88 g, respectively. Vitamins and minerals include 0.41 mg of iron, 10 mg of calcium, 42 mg each of magnesium and potassium and 0.03 mg of vitamin E.

In the making of white rice, brown rice is milled even further to remove the thin, outer layer of bran. The bran is what gives brown rice its darker color. Underneath the bran, the rice kernel is ivory. Most white rice is further milled to remove the cereal germ, which is the reproductive part of the seed, and bran residue. This process creates the polished white grain found in grocery stores.

Removing the bran from rice results in a steep loss of nutrition. The bran is the main source of fiber for the seed. One cup of brown rice contains a hefty 4 g of fiber, while refined white rice contains only 0.6 g per cup. The high fiber content of brown rice brings the net carbs of 1 cup to 41 g; 1 cup of white rice contains just over 53 g. The high fiber content of brown rice forces your body to digest it slowly, which can lead to a number of health benefits, including reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. High fiber content also promotes colon health.

In addition to fiber, the bran layer of brown rice is a rich source of nutrients. One cup of brown rice, for example, contains 84 mg of magnesium, while 1 cup of white rice contains only 19 mg. A serving of brown rice also provides 88 percent of your daily requirement for manganese and a healthy dose of B vitamins and phytonutrients, including antioxidants, anthocyanins and tocopherols, notes the USDA.

Kind of long winded, granted. But there you have it. All the explanation needed, I think.

paleojamie

sounds good everyone thanks!

PaulJRaymond

Unless I have missed it, has anyone answered the question about the difference the original poster has found in "Brown" rice and "wholegrain" rice, cause I would like to know the answer?

PaulJRaymond

Anyone have any ideas?

TheFunBun

No difference, as stated above. It's likely that one is a listing for short grain and one is a listing for long grain.. or some other rice variant. I think brown basmati has more fiber than short grain brown rice...

PaulJRaymond

No difference, as stated above. It's likely that one is a listing for short grain and one is a listing for long grain.. or some other rice variant. I think brown basmati has more fiber than short grain brown rice...

Good thinking, thanks.