Brown Rice vs Rye – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing brown rice to rye, we picked the rye.

Why?

It’s a simple one today, and it wasn’t close:

In terms of macros, rye has nearly 4x the fiber for the same carbs and slightly more protein, winning easily in this category.

In the category of vitamins, brown rice has more of vitamins B1, B3, and B6, while rye has more of vitamins A, B2, B5, B7, B9, E, and K, winning another round easily.

Looking at minerals next, brown rice has more selenium, while rye has more calcium, copper, iron, potassium, and zinc, winning its third round in a row.

Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for rye, but by all means do still enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!

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Enjoy!