Experts Weigh in on , White Rice vs.
Brown Rice Debate.
Fox News recently spoke with nutritionists to help determine which is better: , brown or white rice.
The truth is, both can be valuable sources of nutrition and included in a healthy diet.
, Martha Lawder, Clinical assistant professor at University of the Pacific - School of Health Sciences, via Fox News.
The USDA encourages that at least 50% of our intake be whole grains and that a serving of rice is one cup.
, Martha Lawder, Clinical assistant professor at University of the Pacific - School of Health Sciences, via Fox News.
This could mean including both brown and white rice in different ways in your diet to meet your nutrition needs, Martha Lawder, Clinical assistant professor at University of the Pacific - School of Health Sciences, via Fox News.
According to Alix Turoff, a registered dietitian and owner of Alix Turoff Nutrition and Fitness, there isn't much to separate the two different kinds of rice.
According to Alix Turoff, a registered dietitian and owner of Alix Turoff Nutrition and Fitness, there isn't much to separate the two different kinds of rice.
White Rice (1/4 cup), 150 calories 0g fat 35g carbs 0g fiber 3g protein.
Brown Rice (1/4 cup), 160 calories 1.5g fat 33g carbs 5g fiber 6 grams of protein.
One benefit that Turoff points out is the 5g of fiber that brown rice contains, however, even that doesn't give it a significant advantage over white rice.
Fiber can be found in a variety of different foods so outside of a few grams of fiber, I wouldn't split hairs between white vs.
Brown rice, Alix Turoff, a registered dietitian and owner of Alix Turoff Nutrition and Fitness,, via Fox News.
Fiber can be found in a variety of different foods so outside of a few grams of fiber, I wouldn't split hairs between white vs.
Brown rice, Alix Turoff, a registered dietitian and owner of Alix Turoff Nutrition and Fitness,, via Fox News.
Other rice options include both red and black varieties, which also contain anthocyanins that act as antioxidants with anti-inflammatory benefits.
Other rice options include both red and black varieties, which also contain anthocyanins that act as antioxidants with anti-inflammatory benefits
