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In this article we will talk about "White rice vs Brown rice : which one is good for weight loss"
Although there are many types of rice present in the world but brown rice and white rice are
quietly more common.
White rice are is polished rice in which husk, bran and germ are removed during polishing procedure
which alter the flavor, texture and appearance of white rice and gives it white, bright look.
but also they lost their important nutrient during polishing process.
Brown rice is a whole grain rice which has husk, bran and germ, brown rice contains more nutrient than
white rice.Â
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Nutritional fact of White rice and Brown rice
Per 100g of white rice and brown rice
|
White rice |
Brown rice |
Calories |
130 |
111 |
Total fat |
0.3g |
0.9g |
Carbs |
28g |
23g |
Fiber |
0.4g |
1.8g |
Sugar |
0.1g |
0.4g |
Protein |
2.7g |
2.6g |
Vitamin B-6 |
5% |
7% |
Calcium |
1% |
1% |
Potassium |
35mg |
43mg |
Magnesium |
3% |
11% |
Manganese |
24% |
45% |
Zinc |
3% |
4% |
Iron |
1% |
2% |
So which one is better
Brown rice is much higher in terms of nutrient(Fiber, antioxidant, vitamin and minerals)than white rice.
According to a study eating brown rice instead of white rice may reduce weight, body mass index and
brown rice may help reducing heart disease risks and may increase blood antioxidant level.
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