White Rice vs Brown Rice

lemurcat12 · January 2015

Brown rice and wild rice are actually completely different.

Wild rice (or at least what is properly termed wild rice) isn't rice at all, but a grass native to North America. I like it a lot (much more than rice, which I can take or leave), although I don't actually eat it that often.

I like brown rice made at home marginally more than the white rice I make at home (I like rice in an Indian restaurant better, but usually eat little of it since I like other things even more), but it does take longer. The nutrients aren't that different, really.

ninayoungdog617 · January 2015

Cook over low heat about 30 minutes until all water is absorbed. Keep a lid on the pot and never stir it until the cooking process is complete.

La5Vega5Girl · January 2015

GingerbreadCandy wrote: »

I love black venere rice.

It smells like popcorn when you cook it.

wow that sounds great. i might have to try this one.

i prefer white if i'm cooking it myself, but at chipotle, i say BOTH PLEASE! (along with both beans, too!)

bwogilvie · January 2015

lemurcat12 wrote: »

Brown rice and wild rice are actually completely different.

Wild rice (or at least what is properly termed wild rice) isn't rice at all, but a grass native to North America. I like it a lot (much more than rice, which I can take or leave), although I don't actually eat it that often.

Yes, wild rice is completely different. It has to be harvested by hand, so it's expensive. It has a rich, nutty flavor. It doesn't absorb nearly as much water as true rice, so it's best cooked by simmering in plenty of water to cover, then draining. It takes an hour or more to cook, so between the price and the need to plan ahead, I don't eat it as often as I might otherwise.

zeal26 · January 2015

We tend to go for wholegrain rice all the time now, but I do still love basmati with curries.

epido · January 2015

MrM27 wrote: »

White rice because brown rice tastes like dirt.

I know it's not rice, but I feel the exact same way about tilapia!

murphyocean · January 2015

Brown rice, quinoa, basmati rice, etc. Good luck!

melimomTARDIS · January 2015

tennisdude2004 wrote: »

White rice 10 times out of 10 - brown rice is not nice (personal preference).

Samesies.

honkytonks85 · January 2015

Brown rice is a touch healthier than white rice. It has fewer carbs & calories, more fibre, more potassium and magnesium in comparison white rice. It's not by that much, so it's probably not worth worrying about if you're not into brown rice... but I wouldn't listen to people who say there's no difference because there is.

jcp3677 · January 2015

Brown rice has 4x the fiber, 3x the magnesium, and 20% less carbs

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ninerbuff · January 2015

jcp3677 wrote: »

Brown rice has 4x the fiber, 3x the magnesium, and 20% less carbs

These numbers don't mean much when you're comparing them to something that's minute with nutritional value and fiber to begin with.

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mariaoutlook · January 2015

I prefer brown rice than (ordinary) white rice. But my favourite are basmati, jasmine and wild rice.

SLLRunner · January 2015

Brown rice is good, but I love white rice. Put some sugar, cinnamon, little butter, and add milk, and it's delicious. You don't have to have a lot, but it's a super snack.

tennisdude2004 · January 2015

jcp3677 wrote: »

Brown rice has 4x the fiber, 3x the magnesium, and 20% less carbs

Yes but in cooked brown rice the nutrients are in the bran and bound up by phytate's which humans don't process very well, so whilst they are in the food, we do not absorb them.

However we don't have the same issue with white rice as the bran is removed already so we get better mineral absorption from the white rice nutrients.

White rice all the way - but in moderation!

stephdeeday · January 2015

I love white rice so much, a bowl of white rice with soya sauce is comfort food to me. Brown rice doesn't taste as great to me so I figure I'll stick with what I like. I get plenty of fibre elsewhere.