Tag: Rice vs spaghetti

While many assume rice has fewer carbohydrates, a standard cup of cooked white rice can contain more carbs and calories than the same volume of cooked spaghetti. The answer, however, is more nuanced and depends heavily on the type and portion size.

A study in *ScienceDirect* found that spaghetti typically has a significantly lower glycemic index than white rice, influencing blood sugar levels differently. This nutritional detail is one of many factors to consider when deciding what is better, rice or spaghetti, for your dietary needs.