Is Maize Healthier Than Rice? A Nutritional Showdown
                                
                                
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                                According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), rice provides 20% of the world's total caloric intake, yet many people question if maize is healthier than rice. The answer isn't simple, as the nutritional value depends heavily on the grain's processing and variety, from whole corn kernels to processed white rice.