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