Not healthy for those on a diet, they say… Rice, particularly white rice, is considered unhealthy on our diet. It is not totally right. Rice has many benefits to our health, all things considered. White rice and brown rice have similar origins. White rice is processed, removed of its hull (the hard protecting coating), bran (outer layer), and germ (nutrient rich core). Leaving only the endosperm that is rich in carbohydrates. On the other hand, the hull is only removed from the brown rice. Making it more nutrient dense and fiber rich than white rice. Both rice are good source of nutrients - Per 100 grams: Nutrients White Rice Brown Rice Calories 123 111 Protein 2.9 grams 2.6 grams Carbs 30 grams 23 grams Fat 0.4 grams 0.9 grams Fiber 0.9 grams 1.8 grams Folate 1% 1% Manganese 18% 45% Thiamine 5% 6% Selenium 13% 14% Niacin 12% 8% Iron 1% 2% Vitamin B6 8% 7% Phosphorus 6% 8% Copper 4% 5% Magnesium 2% 11% Zinc 2% 4% Brown rice is more nutritious than white rice and has fewer ca...
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