Grocery Shopping Showdown
- By Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D.
- Published Nov 12, 2012
- Updated Dec 17, 2012 at 4:13 PM UTC
Quinoa vs. brown rice
The champ: quinoa
Compared to brown rice, the South American whole grain quinoa is plush with higher amounts of fiber, folate, potassium, zinc and energy-boosting iron. Studies suggest diets higher in fiber can help you better maintain your race weight. Also, quinoa contains a full complement of amino acids, making it a valuable protein source as part of an exercise recovery meal.