Rice is a grain that has been a staple for centuries. It's a central ingredient in many of the world's cuisines. From the rice and beans of Latin countries to fried rice in Asia to Milan, where you can get the best risotto in Italy, the humble grain makes a starring appearance on the menu. You probably cook with rice at home periodically.

A great meal starts with quality ingredients, but is all rice the same? The answer is no. The differences may be subtle, but among the many brands of rice on the market, some are better than others. Rice, in general, is mostly carbs but does have some protein, fiber, and several vitamins and minerals. There are enriched rices with more nutrients and precooked rices with less. Our list relies mainly on quality, taste, and texture. You could sort through online reviews or ask for recommendations, but who has time for that? We have taken on the legwork and present white rice brands ranked from the worst to the best. Take a look, find the brand for you, and cook a meal your family will love.

For various reasons, the precooked brands sit near the bottom in the rankings. Whole Foods 365 Organic Long Grain White Rice is not precooked, but nevertheless, we rank it at the very bottom. Whole Foods has quite a line of food products available at its stores. Some of them are well reviewed. However, Trust Pilot shows a poor rating of 1.8 stars for Whole Foods in general, with many complaints of it being overpriced. The organic long grain white rice has several issues of its own.