Here is a table comparing rice and parboiled rice:
Characteristic
Rice
Parboiled Rice
Processing
Husk is removed and the rice is milled.
Husk is left on and the rice is partially cooked.
Color
White
Light yellow or amber
Texture
Soft and fluffy
Firm and less sticky
Nutrition
Less nutritious than parboiled rice
More nutritious than white rice, but less nutritious than brown rice
Cooking time
Shorter
Longer
Anonymous Answered question October 29, 2023