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   Grains & Rice

Enjoy grains frequendy, as long as you eat the right ones. The more intact the grain, the higher the fiber and nutrition. Whole grains, including wheat, rye, barley, corn, and some types of rice, are rich in bran, B vitamins, iron, and other minerals. Stay away from white rice, which is milled, removing the bran and germ. Brown rice is a much better source of B vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Wild rice is ttequendy served in combination with white or brown rice and is very nutritious and low on the glycemic index. Couscous is another good low glycemic index choice to substitute for white rice or white potatoes.


 Rice Cooked
Portion
Total
Carbs (g)
Total
Sugar (g)
Total
Fats (g)
Recmmd.
Brown
1/2 cup
23
0
1
Good
White, long-grain, converted-type
1/2 cup
22
0
0
Good
Wild
1/2 cup
18
1
0
Good
Arborio risotto
1/2 cup
24
0
0
Limited
Basmati
1/2 cup
23
0
0
Limited
White, long-grain
1/2 cup
22
0
0
Limited
Brown, quick-cooking
1/2 cup
23
0
1
Avoid
Glutinous
1/2 cup
20
0
0
Avoid
Jasmine
1/2 cup
22
0
0
Avoid
White, instant
1/2 cup
20
0
0
Avoid

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