Black rice is that rare trifecta of delicious, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing. This dark-colored rice, which is a deep purple-black, has alternate names including purple rice, forbidden rice ...

Black rice, which often turns dark purple once cooked, has a mild, nutty taste similar to brown rice. Also referred to as "forbidden rice," it's a great source of iron, vitamins and antioxidants.

The result is fairly uniform black and brown kernels ... What’s more, it's also relatively low in calories. One micronutrient abundant in wild rice is Manganese. Manganese is an antioxidant ...

But, because quinoa is actually a seed, Zumpano says, it has a slightly different nutrient profile than other grains — including brown rice. In terms of calories, brown rice and quinoa are ...