What’s better for weight loss? Brown rice or red rice: All you need to know

The presence of a pigment called anthocyanin gives color to rice and the color of rice depends on the amount of this pigment. Both red rice and brown rice are rich in anthocyanins, which, in turn, are rich in anti-oxidants. However, red rice is rich in manganese which is integral to the proper functioning of the body. Manganese plays an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates and the absorption of calcium.