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Kroger Jasmine Rice Cups 2 ct / 4.4 oz vs Minute White Rice Cups

Buy the Minute White Rice Cups if you want a larger club pack of plain, light long-grain rice for stocking the pantry or feeding a household. Buy the Kroger Jasmine Rice Cups if you prefer the aroma and slightly stickier texture of jasmine rice and only need a small two-cup pack. Both microwave in about a minute, are gluten free with no preservatives, and are portioned cups, so the real choice is grain style and pack size. Minute has the longer track record and more owner feedback; Kroger is the store brand with a shorter ingredient list that includes sunflower oil and salt.

  • Choose the Kroger Jasmine Rice Cups if you want fragrant jasmine rice in a small two-cup pack for one or two quick meals.
  • Choose the Minute White Rice Cups if you want a bigger eight-cup club pack of plain long-grain rice that keeps the pantry stocked.

Prices

  • Kroger Jasmine Rice Cups 2 ct / 4.4 oz: $3.98 at ByBies (checked today)
  • Minute White Rice Cups: $7.59 at BJ's Wholesale Club (last seen Nov 2)
  • Difference: the Kroger Jasmine Rice Cups 2 ct / 4.4 oz is $3.61 cheaper than the Minute White Rice Cups at the latest prices (Nov 2 and Nov 14)
Kroger
Kroger Jasmine Rice Cups 2 ct / 4.4 oz

Kroger Jasmine Rice Cups 2 ct / 4.4 oz

$3.98at ByBiesChecked 9 h ago
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Pros
  • Jasmine aroma and texture suit curries, stir-fries and Asian dishes
  • Small two-cup pack limits waste for singles or couples
  • Ready in about one minute
  • Gluten free, non-GMO and no preservatives
Cons
  • Only two cups per pack, so heavy users run out fast
  • Contains sunflower oil, emulsifier and salt
  • Store-brand label with little public review feedback
  • Allergen line warns of wheat, egg, soy, milk and nut cross-contact
Minute
Minute White Rice Cups, 8 pk./4.4 oz.

Minute White Rice Cups

Minute White Rice Cups, 8 pk./4.4 oz.

5(170 ratings)
$7.59at BJ's Wholesale ClubChecked Nov 2
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Pros
  • Eight-cup club pack suits larger households and pantry stocking
  • Plain long-grain rice works in soups, puddings and sides
  • Vegan, MSG free, cholesterol free and Non-GMO Project Verified
  • Strong owner ratings for convenience and fluffy texture
Cons
  • Neutral flavor is less distinctive than jasmine
  • Two cups take about 1.5 minutes, not one
  • Plain white rice has less fiber than brown rice options
  • Club pack takes more shelf space

What separates them

Kroger Jasmine Rice Cups 2 ct / 4.4 ozMinute White Rice Cups
Grain and flavorJasmine rice, slightly sticky and aromaticLong-grain white rice, light and fluffy with a neutral taste
Pack size2 cups per pack8 cups per pack (4 packs of 2)
IngredientsRice, water, sunflower oil, emulsifier, salt, sunflower lecithinRice and water, no oil or salt listed
Microwave timeAbout 1 minuteAbout 1 minute for one cup, about 1.5 minutes for two
Diet claimsNon-GMO, gluten free, no preservativesGluten free, vegan, MSG free, cholesterol free, Non-GMO Project Verified, no preservatives
Brand historyKroger store brandMinute Rice, sold since 1941
Owner feedbackLittle public review volume5 out of 5 from 170 ratings, praised as quick and fluffy
Cup materialNot statedRecyclable BPA-free cups

Price history

$16.96$7.59
Nov 3Nov 13
  • Minute White Rice Cups: lowest $7.59 on Nov 3 at BJ's Wholesale Club; $16.96 on Nov 13.

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Kroger Jasmine Rice Cups 2 ct / 4.4 oz

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    $3.98Checked 9 h ago
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Minute White Rice Cups

  • BJ's Wholesale ClubNew

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    $7.59Checked Nov 2
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    $16.96Checked Nov 13
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    $19.98Checked Nov 2
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Specs compared

SpecKroger Jasmine Rice Cups 2 ct / 4.4 ozMinute White Rice Cups
Package weight8.8 oz—
Package count2 ct—
Preparation time1 minute—
Calories220—
Sodium100mg—
Fat3g—
Sugar0g—
Dietary attributesNon-GMO—
PreservativesNo preservatives—
GlutenGluten free—
Gluten-Free—Yes
Variety—White
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SpecKroger Jasmine Rice Cups 2 ct / 4.4 ozMinute White Rice Cups
Grain Type—Long Grain
Vegan—Yes

What reviewers say

Minute White Rice Cups

  • 5 / 5170 ratings

Reviewers rate the cups 5 out of 5 and focus on speed and texture. They say the rice heats in about a minute and comes out fluffy and delicious, and they like the individual cups for busy days and quick lunches.

What people mention
  • SpeedPraisedReviewers say a cup is ready in about a minute, which suits rushed meals.
  • TexturePraisedOwners describe the rice as light, fluffy and delicious.
  • PortionsPraisedThe single cups are seen as handy, perfectly sized servings.
  • ConveniencePraisedBuyers like keeping the club pack on hand for quick lunches and busy days.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a quick lunch at work?
Both work. Kroger's jasmine cups heat in about a minute and bring more aroma; Minute's plain cups are equally quick for one cup and taste neutral, so they pair with more toppings.
Which pack lasts longer in the pantry?
Minute's eight-cup club pack lasts longer simply because it holds four times as many cups. Both are shelf-stable sealed cups with no preservatives, so check the date on the cup.
Is jasmine rice worth stepping up to over plain white rice?
Only if you want the fragrance and softer, stickier texture. For soups, rice pudding or neutral sides, Minute's long-grain rice is the safer fit.
Which has cleaner ingredients?
Minute lists rice and water. Kroger adds sunflower oil, an emulsifier, salt and sunflower lecithin, which help texture and flavor but add sodium and fat.
Are either good for gluten-free or vegan diets?
Both are gluten free with no preservatives. Minute is also labeled vegan and vegetarian and MSG free; Kroger does not carry a vegan claim and warns of cross-contact with wheat, egg, soy, milk and nuts.
Which do owners rate higher?
Minute has far more public feedback, 5 out of 5 from 170 ratings, with praise for quick cooking and fluffy texture. Kroger's cups have little public review volume to judge by.

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