Confusion with Brown Rice vs Whole Wheat Pasta

[ruSsian_Bear]

Can someone plz clarify the difference to me why every diet posted on this site consists of brown rice and not whole wheat pasta?

Here r the nutritional facts on the two that i am eating:
Brown Rice per 45g (1/4 cup) serving: 160 cals, 4g pro, 35g carb, 1g fat
Whole Wheat Pasta per 85g (1 1/2 cup) serving: 310 cals, 12g pro, 62g carb, 1.5g fat

Essentialy other then pasta having 4g of sugar and brown rice not having any sugar in it i dont really c any difference.

Can anyone please explain to me why one over the other.

[Damienm05]

Essentialy other then pasta having 4g of sugar and brown rice not having any sugar in it i dont really c any difference.

Bingo. The GI value/load is slightly higher. It's more-processed in general as well. Also, I just feel like rice is a more versatile side without having to be coated in a tomato (sugar), cream (fat), or oil/cheese (fat) sauce .

That said, it's a decent carb source and if you like it, you should include it in your diet where applicable. I eat whole wheat pasta all the time with a little EVOO and a pinch of shredded pecorino-romano cheese. I can't stand brown rice.