News India Live, Digital Desk: When it comes to food in India, the debate always stops on the two biggest things, rice or wheat? It’s an age-old debate whether roti or rice should be more on your daily plate. What is your main diet depends on the area you live in, but which one is better in terms of health? Both have their own advantages and disadvantages. Let us understand in detail what is the difference between roti (wheat) and rice (white rice) in terms of nutrition. 1. Nutrition and Health ComparisonNutrition ParametersWheat Roti (one medium roti)Rice (one bowl, 150 grams)Which is better?CaloriesApproximately 70-80 CalApproximately 160-180 CalWheat FiberHigher (Approximately 2.5-3 grams)Less (Approximately 0.5 grams)WheatProteinHigher (Approximately 3-4 grams)Low (Approximately 2-3 grams WheatFatLow Very LowBoth CarbohydratesWheatRiceBoth Whole Wheat Roti: Advantages and DisadvantagesAdvantages: Digests slowly: Roti gets digested slowly due to fiber. It keeps your stomach full for a long time, which reduces hunger and helps in weight loss. Better for diabetes: Its glycemic index (GI) is lower than rice (GI 40-55), which means it increases the sugar level slowly, which is better for diabetic patients. Disadvantages: Heavy to digest: The digestive system has to work harder than rice to break it down. Rice (White Rice): Benefits and Disadvantages: Instant Energy: It is high in complex carbohydrates, which gives instant energy to the body (hence considered good after workout). Gluten Free: Rice is gluten-free, so people with gluten intolerance can easily eat it. Disadvantages: High GI: White rice has a higher glycemic index (GI 70-75) than roti. It increases the blood sugar level rapidly, so it is important for diabetic patients to control its intake. Feels hungry quickly: Since it is digested quickly, one may feel hungry again shortly after eating it. So which one is better? (Final Conclusion) In general, wheat bread is considered healthier than rice, especially if you want to lose weight, have diabetes, or want better digestion. Roti has more fiber and protein than rice, which maintains energy for a longer period of time. However, if you eat rice, choose brown rice or red rice instead of white rice. Both of these are more nutritious and rich in fiber than white rice. The best way is to consume both in a balanced manner as per your diet plan.