Brown Rice vs Millet – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

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

Why?

In terms of macros, the brown rice has slightly more fiber and carbs, while the millet has slightly more protein. While many may favor the protein, we say the fiber is the most important. That said, the numbers are very close, so it could be fair to call this first round a tie.

In the category of vitamins, brown rice has more of vitmains B1, B3, B5, B6, B7, and E, while millet has more of vitamins B2, B9, and K, yielding a 6:3 win to the rice.

Looking at minerals, the rice has more manganese, potassium, and selenium, while the millet has more copper and zinc, giving a marginal win to brown rice in this round.

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

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