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Brown Rice vs Couscous
Per 100g, Brown Rice has 25g net carbs and Couscous has 21.5g. Couscous is the lower-carb choice for keto and low-carb diets. It also brings 1g more protein.
Couscous is the more keto-friendly pick
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Brown Rice | Couscous |
|---|---|---|
Net carbs Lower wins | 25g | 21.5g |
Total carbs Lower wins | 26.7g | 22.9g |
Sugar Lower wins | 0.4g | 0.1g |
Fiber Higher wins | 1.6g | 1.4g |
Protein Higher wins | 2.8g | 3.8g |
Fat — | 1g | 0.2g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 68 | 65 |
Calories — | 127.2 | 112.1 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for low-carb / keto. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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