White rice

grains

White rice

2/ 10Poor
Controversy: 5.9

Rated by 11 diets

1 approve1 caution9 avoid
Is White rice Healthy?

Mostly no — White rice is avoided by the majority of diets reviewed. 9 out of 11 diets recommend against it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
130kcal
Protein
2.7g
Carbs
28g
Fat
0.3g
Fiber
0.4g
Sugar
0g
Sodium
1mg

Diet Ratings

Keto1/10AVOID

White rice contains approximately 28g net carbs per 100g. Refined grain with no fiber, high glycemic index, and completely incompatible with ketogenic diet principles.

Vegan6/10CAUTION

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.

Paleo2/10AVOID

Grain product. Domesticated during Neolithic period. Not available to Paleolithic humans. Refined carbohydrate with minimal nutrients.

Mediterranean2/10AVOID

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.

Carnivore1/10AVOID

Grain product with high carbohydrate content (~28g per 100g). Plant-derived, processed grain explicitly prohibited in all carnivore diet variants.

Whole301/10AVOID

Rice is a grain and explicitly excluded from Whole30. Not permitted in any form.

Low-FODMAP10/10APPROVED

White rice is low-FODMAP at all servings per Monash University. Refined grain with negligible FODMAP content; a staple safe food in elimination phase.

DASH2/10AVOID

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.

Zone2/10AVOID

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: 110/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus5.9Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for White rice

Vegan 6/10
  • 100% plant-based
  • Refined grain
  • Nutrients stripped during processing
  • Lower fiber than brown rice
Low-FODMAP 10/10
  • Low FODMAP at all servings
  • Refined grain
  • Monash-tested and approved
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