I grew up hearing that wholemeal rice is far better than white rice. 

But surgeon and author Dr Karan Rajan disputed that in a previous TikTok video, sharing that while the brown kind might be marginally better, “The nutritional gap between both of these isn’t that huge.” 

Speaking to HuffPost UK, Jaeger seemed to agree that rice variety might not matter as much as you think. 

“The most important factor is what’s affordable, available, or culturally relevant to you,” she said. 

“Comparing a cup of cooked white and brown rice, they’re relatively similar in nutritional value.” 

But, she added, “White rice is slightly lower in fibre and nutrients like potassium and phosphorus. Wild rice is worth exploring if you’re looking for fewer calories and more protein and fibre than its counterparts.”