Is there really a big nutritional difference between brown and white rice?
But what are the nutritional advantages of brown rice compared to white rice?
Its time to unpack all your burningrice nutrition questions.
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Brown rice provides a bit more fiber than white rice.
This yields some important nutritional differences between the two rice varieties.
Brown rice contains more vitamins and minerals than white rice.
Bahareh Niati
Brown rice offers more plant compounds than white rice.
Because of its fiber content,brown rice is a complex carbohydrate, whilewhite rice is a simple carbohydrate.
This means that brown rice takes a little longer to digest than white rice, Carr explains.
Cara Cormack
The soluble fiber in brown rice supports a healthy gut and digestion.
White rice tends to offer a softer texture and more neutral, mild taste.
Brown rice, on the other hand, has a chewier texture and nuttier flavor.
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