Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese Cups vs Kroger Jasmine Rice Cups 2 ct / 4.4 oz

Buy Rice-A-Roni Cups if you want a seasoned, cheesy side that eats like a small meal; buy Kroger Jasmine Rice Cups if you want plain rice you can build on. Rice-A-Roni brings rice and vermicelli in a creamy four-cheese sauce, so it has more flavor and more sodium out of the cup. Kroger is just jasmine rice, water, oil and salt: gluten free, non-GMO, no preservatives, and ready in about a minute. Owners rate the Rice-A-Roni cups well (4.3 from 648 ratings); the Kroger cups are the cleaner, more neutral base.

• Choose the Rice-A-Roni if you want a cheesy, seasoned rice-and-pasta side straight from the microwave with no add-ins.
• Choose the Kroger Jasmine if you want plain, gluten-free rice you can pair with curry, stir-fry or your own seasoning.