
Diet Ratings
White rice contains approximately 28g net carbs per 100g. Refined grain with no fiber, high glycemic index, and completely incompatible with ketogenic diet principles.
Plant-based but refined grain with nutrients removed during processing. Lacks fiber and micronutrients compared to brown rice. Acceptable but not optimal for whole-food veganism.
Grain product. Domesticated during Neolithic period. Not available to Paleolithic humans. Refined carbohydrate with minimal nutrients.
Refined grain with minimal fiber, high glycemic index, and nutrient loss from processing. Contradicts Mediterranean emphasis on whole grains. Brown rice or other whole grains strongly preferred.
Grain product with high carbohydrate content (~28g per 100g). Plant-derived, processed grain explicitly prohibited in all carnivore diet variants.
Rice is a grain and explicitly excluded from Whole30. Not permitted in any form.
White rice is low-FODMAP at all servings per Monash University. Refined grain with negligible FODMAP content; a staple safe food in elimination phase.
Refined grain lacking fiber, bran, and germ. High glycemic index, minimal potassium and magnesium. Does not meet DASH whole grain requirements. Brown rice or quinoa strongly preferred.
High glycemic index (~73) with refined carbohydrate profile. Lacks fiber and micronutrients of whole grains. Dr. Sears recommends brown rice or oats instead. Causes rapid blood sugar elevation incompatible with Zone anti-inflammatory goals.
Refined grain with high glycemic index and minimal anti-inflammatory properties. Lacks fiber, polyphenols, and most micronutrients of whole grains. Rapid blood sugar spike promotes inflammation. Not recommended in anti-inflammatory diet.
Refined carbohydrate with minimal protein, minimal fiber, and high calorie density. Empty calories that provide no nutritional benefit for GLP-1 patients. Does not support any GLP-1 dietary priority. Refined starch may trigger GI discomfort.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–10/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.