Rice and Pasta are both widely eaten foods rich in carbohydrates. Many people think that when you are on the path of fitness, you should avoid these two foods. Well, it’s the opposite of that. Both rice and pasta will be a powerhouse of energy when taken in the right amount. You can definitely make them a part of their balanced diet. In this blog, Rubina Ratnakar compares the nutritional value of rice and pasta.
Rice and pasta both have their pros and cons. Their nutritional values differ but we can still deduce the nutritional benefits if consumed in the right amounts. We compare 100 g of pasta with 100 g of rice in this blog.
A 100 g of pasta contains around 163 calories, 0.7 g of fat, 32 g of carbohydrates, 30 g of starch, 1.3 g of fiber, and 5.1 g of protein.
On the other hand, rice contains 117 calories, 0.5 g of fat, 25 g of carbohydrates, 24 g of starch, 1.2 g of fiber, and 2.5 g of protein.
Pasta clearly contains more calories as compared to rice which makes it a bit unsuitable for calorie-conscious people. Pasta contains more fats as well, which gives it another negative point. When you consider the good nutrients present in foods, pasta contains more carbohydrates, starch, and protein as well. Both rice and pasta contain an equal amount of fiber.
Rice and pasta both are great for the nutrition of the body. According to the nutritional value in the equal portions, we would recommend you to eat rice instead of pasta.
If you don’t want to make a choice between the two, you can eat both of them in regulated amounts. Instead of eating their refined products, it would be really healthy if you eat whole grains. Keep a check on the portions you eat, and you can eat both rice and pasta.
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