If you're watching your starch intake but still crave perfectly cooked rice, you're not alone—and a good low-starch rice cooker might be your kitchen's new best friend. These smart appliances don’t just cook rice; they’re designed to reduce starch for a lighter, healthier result without sacrificing flavor or texture. In this comparison, we’ve tested top models side by side, evaluating ease of use, performance, and value, so you can find the one that fits your lifestyle and delivers delicious, lower-starch meals every time. Let’s dive in.
Editor's Choice
Best for a specific purpose
- Best for glass timed: Low Carb Rice Cooker with Reservable-Timable
- Best for carbreduce multi: Instant Pot 20-Cup Rice Cooker
- Best for induction low-carb: TOSHIBA Induction Heating Rice Cooker - Low Carb
- Best for auto-lift starch: COOK WITH COLOR 3L Glass Low Carb Rice Cooker - Makes 6 Cups Cooked Low Sugar Rice with Auto Lift Filter Basket
- Best for auto-lift starch: COOK WITH COLOR 3L Glass Low Carb Rice Cooker - Makes 6 Cups Cooked Low Sugar Rice with Auto Lift Filter Basket
- Best for auto-lift starch: COOK WITH COLOR 3L Glass Low Carb Rice Cooker - Makes 6 Cups Cooked Low Sugar Rice with Auto Lift Filter Basket
- Best for smart sugar control: 3L Healthy Low Carb Rice Cooker
- Best for glass starch-reduce: Rice Cooker Low Carb
- Best for family carb-reducer: Aroma Housewares ARC-1120SBL SmartCarb Cool-Touch Stainless Steel Rice Multicooker Food Steamer
- Best for compact ceramic cooker: AROMA® Rice Cooker
Product Comparison: Best Low Starch Rice Cooker
Glass Timed
Low Carb Rice Cooker with Reservable-Timable,Low Sugar Multi Functional 3L &2 Cups for Starch Removing Glass Cooker,110v Maximum Power 800w Multi Functional Maker,Liftable Filter Basket (Beige)
AVIF
- Low Sugar Rice Cooker Glass: Low sugar rice cooker made of high borosilicate glass has a transparent glass body and a white lid,center of lid is glass and the outer layer is PP used to hold the glass in place without affecting the overall use,The center of bottom of cooker is made of ceramic glaze, which ensures that the food is heated evenly.Low carb rice cooker's body and lid are visualized, so that you can clearly see the cooking process
- Reservable & Timable: Smart rice cooker's low-sugar cooking mode has a reservable feature that can be booked up to 12 hours in advance,saving a lot of time when waking up in the morning, perfect for fitness enthusiasts and office workers.Lifting rice cooker's timer function allows food to be cooked for a set amount of time without problem of it taking too long and affecting taste.The timer can be set for up to 2 hours in hot pot mode and 35 minutes in low sugar rice mode
- Multifunction Rice Cooker: The maximum power of low sugar rice cooker glass is 800 watts, and cooker will adjust automatically in low sugar rice mode. In hotpot mode, you can manually adjust the power according to actual need, to realize precise cooking, save time and improve efficiency. Multifunction low sugar rice cooker can be used to cook rice, but also can be used to make soup, stew, porridge and so on,is a multi-functional practical kitchen tools, can bring you a lot of convenience
- Sugar Removing Rice Cooker: 3L low sugar rice cooker has 2 modes of low sugar rice mode using an automated process that requires no manual adjustments. The first is quick cooker which takes about 30 minutes to complete and second is a regular low sugar rice mode which takes only 32 minutes. Rice cooker with steamer is based on principle of cooking before steaming,which ensures the taste of rice grains and allows for precise sugar control and lower carb intake, suitable for fitness group
- Suitable For Small Homes: Lifting low sugar rice cooker has a 3L pot capacity, which could remove water strainer basket when making hot pots, stews and porridge, thus placing more ingredients and can cater for 2-4 people. When cooking low sugar rice, you need to put water filter basket into the pot, and the rice and water should be put in according to the instructions to avoid problems. Low sugar rice has a relatively small capacity and is suitable for use for 1-2 people
- 3 Cups Rice Cooker Small: Rice cooker is ideal for small households of 1 to 3 people. Glass steamer can be used to cook rice, holding about 2 cups per batch.Rice cooker with steamer basket can cook white rice, brown rice, black rice, and more. Before cooking brown or black rice, soak the grains for about 30 mins.Rice cooker digital is convenient for cooking vegetables and steaming buns. Compact rice cooker vegetable steamer is ideal for small kitchens, recreational vehicle, or dorm rooms
CarbReduce Multi
Instant Pot 20-Cup Rice Cooker, Rice and Grain Multi-Cooker with Carb Reducing Technology without Compromising Taste or Texture, From the Makers of Instant Pot, Includes 8 Cooking Presets
Instant
- 8 Cooking Functions: Make rice, grains, quinoa, mixed grains, slow-cooked dishes, sautéed meals, steamed recipes, and keep food warm for up to 10 hours—all in one appliance
- User-Friendly Presets: 8 smart cooking programs take the guesswork out of meal preparation.
- CarbReduce Technology: Enjoy rice with up to 40% fewer carbs and sugar* while keeping the taste and texture right where they should be: perfect
- Modern, Space-Saving Design: Sleek matte finish, space-saving shape—looks good, fits anywhere, and keeps your counter clutter-free
- Easy Water Measurement: Built-in level marks inside the CarbReduce steam basket make prep simple and foolproof
- Quick Cleanup: No more fighting about who has to do the dishes. The dishwasher-safe non-stick cooking pot, stainless steel CarbReduce steam basket, and removable lid make clean up a breeze
- Power Packed Performance: 860 watts, 120 V 60 Hz, UL & ULC Listed
- A Little Extra: Includes a rice spoon and measuring cup to keep you ready for anything.
- Source Notes: compared to traditional cooking methods*
Induction Low-Carb
TOSHIBA Induction Heating Rice Cooker - Low Carb, Low Sugar, Digital Steamer, 5.5 Cups (Uncooked), 8 Cooking Functions, 24H Timer & Auto Keep Warm, Silvery white
TOSHIBA
- Multi-Function – This large rice cooker has 8 cooking functions: Low Carb, Quick Rice, White Rice, Brown Rice, Mixed Grain, Quinoa, Steam and Oatmeal. It cooks a variety of dishes including white rice, brown rice, sushi rice, mixed rice, quinoa, oatmeal, soup, stew, chili, sauté/simmer, and slow cook. It also steams vegetables, seafood, and more. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned chef, this rice cooker with steamer basket offers great versatility
- Low Sugar Rice Cooker – This Asian Rice Cooker is a great option for people who are following a low-carb or keto diet. The LOW CARB setting can remove unhealthy digestive starch by up to 37 percent and increase healthy resistant starch by up to 34 percent. Note: LOW CARB function also works for brown rice and other grains
- Fuzzy Logic Rice Cooker – This Toshiba rice cooker 10 cup Cooked features induction heating and fuzzy logic to ensure precise cooking results. Induction heating heats the inner pot, while fuzzy logic technology uses sensors to monitor and adjust the temperature and cooking time based on the ingredients and cooking mode selected. This combination results in perfectly cooked rice, soup, and other dishes with optimal flavor and texture
- Easy To Clean – This white rice cooker’ is designed for easy care to produce delicious rice for years to come. Inner cooking pot has a non-stick surface that makes cleaning a breeze. Pot is not dishwasher safe and should be washed with mild soap and soft cloth. Exterior can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. The steam valve located on the top of the lid can be easily removed for cleaning. Steam vent cap is also removable for easy cleaning
- Safe Hassle-Free Cooking – Detachable power cord prevents accidents caused by entanglement. Lid locks firmly in place during cooking to prevent spills. Thermal fuse prevents overheating. Steam vent cap prevents hot steam from escaping during cooking. Automatic shut-off turns off heating element when cooking is done. Compared to other high-end rice cookers, this Toshiba model is a great option for those with a small budget who still want a quality rice maker cooker
Auto-Lift Starch
COOK WITH COLOR 3L Glass Low Carb Rice Cooker - Makes 6 Cups Cooked Low Sugar Rice with Auto Lift Filter Basket, Hotpot & Steamer for Rice, Grains and Oats, Digital Panel with Keep Warm, Blush
COOK WITH COLOR
- Enjoy Healthy Low Carb Rice – With a smart 2-step process, our starch removing rice cooker will cook perfectly healthy rice every time. Boil for 15 minutes to release excess starch, then steam for 15 minutes for fluffier, lower-carb results.
- Auto-Lifting Stainless Steel Basket – Innovative basket lifts automatically after boiling, separating rice from starchy water—no manual draining required for cleaner, healthier cooking.
- Adjustable Hotpot with 100W–700W Power – Use as a customizable hotpot with 100W power increments, adjusting temperatures in ~15°F steps for soups, stews, and more.
- Multifunctional Cooking Options – More than just rice! Use this smart cooker to steam, braise, stew, or hotpot—all in one space-saving appliance. Delay timer and keep warm functions included.
- Durable & Stylish Glass Construction – Crafted with borosilicate glass, 304 stainless steel, and heat-resistant PP parts. Transparent bowl lets you monitor food while cooking. Includes spatula & measuring cup.
Auto-Lift Starch
COOK WITH COLOR 3L Glass Low Carb Rice Cooker - Makes 6 Cups Cooked Low Sugar Rice with Auto Lift Filter Basket, Hotpot & Steamer for Rice, Grains and Oats, Digital Panel with Keep Warm, Dark Sage
COOK WITH COLOR
- Enjoy Healthy Low Carb Rice – With a smart 2-step process, our starch removing rice cooker will cook perfectly healthy rice every time. Boil for 15 minutes to release excess starch, then steam for 15 minutes for fluffier, lower-carb results.
- Auto-Lifting Stainless Steel Basket – Innovative basket lifts automatically after boiling, separating rice from starchy water—no manual draining required for cleaner, healthier cooking.
- Adjustable Hotpot with 100W–700W Power – Use as a customizable hotpot with 100W power increments, adjusting temperatures in ~15°F steps for soups, stews, and more.
- Multifunctional Cooking Options – More than just rice! Use this smart cooker to steam, braise, stew, or hotpot—all in one space-saving appliance. Delay timer and keep warm functions included.
- Durable & Stylish Glass Construction – Crafted with borosilicate glass, 304 stainless steel, and heat-resistant PP parts. Transparent bowl lets you monitor food while cooking. Includes spatula & measuring cup.
Auto-Lift Starch
COOK WITH COLOR 3L Glass Low Carb Rice Cooker - Makes 6 Cups Cooked Low Sugar Rice with Auto Lift Filter Basket, Hotpot & Steamer for Rice, Grains and Oats, Digital Panel with Keep Warm, Black
COOK WITH COLOR
- Enjoy Healthy Low Carb Rice – With a smart 2-step process, our starch removing rice cooker will cook perfectly healthy rice every time. Boil for 15 minutes to release excess starch, then steam for 15 minutes for fluffier, lower-carb results.
- Auto-Lifting Stainless Steel Basket – Innovative basket lifts automatically after boiling, separating rice from starchy water—no manual draining required for cleaner, healthier cooking.
- Adjustable Hotpot with 100W–700W Power – Use as a customizable hotpot with 100W power increments, adjusting temperatures in ~15°F steps for soups, stews, and more.
- Multifunctional Cooking Options – More than just rice! Use this smart cooker to steam, braise, stew, or hotpot—all in one space-saving appliance. Delay timer and keep warm functions included.
- Durable & Stylish Glass Construction – Crafted with borosilicate glass, 304 stainless steel, and heat-resistant PP parts. Transparent bowl lets you monitor food while cooking. Includes spatula & measuring cup.
Smart Sugar Control
3L Healthy Low Carb Rice Cooker, Low Sugar Digital Steamer,Porridge,Soup,Quick Rice,White Rice,Stainless Steel Filter Basket，5 Cooking Functions,24H Timer & Auto Keep Warm
Akureo
- Intelligent Sugar Control Technology: Utilizes special cooking procedures and technology to effectively reduce the indigestible starch (resistant starch) and sugar content in rice by up to 35%, making the rice healthier. This feature is especially suitable for consumers during fat-loss periods and those with high blood glucose levels.
- Multi-Function Cooking: This electric rice cooker not only supports the preparation of low-sugar rice but also offers various cooking functions including regular rice, quick rice, and porridge making. Whether you're pursuing a healthier diet or satisfying everyday taste preferences, this cooker is up to the task. Once the rice or porridge is cooked, the appliance automatically switches to warming mode, ensuring that your food remains at the optimal serving temperature for maximum convenience and care.
- Safe Materials: The inner pot is made of high-quality ceramic glazed non-stick material, which is easy to clean; the filter basket is made of food-grade stainless steel, ensuring safety and peace of mind, and the outer shell is made of food-grade materials to protect the health of your family.
- Smart Reservation: With the built-in smart reservation feature, you can preset the cooking time up to 24 hours in advance, ensuring that your meal is ready exactly when you need it. This function is perfectly suited for the fast-paced lifestyle of modern life.
- Peace of Mind Guarantee: We promise to provide you with a comprehensive one-year warranty service. Whether it’s minor issues in daily use or major technical support needs, we are committed to serving you wholeheartedly to ensure your experience remains consistently excellent. Choosing our product means choosing reliability and peace of mind.
Glass Starch-Reduce
Rice Cooker Low Carb, Low Sugar, 6 Cup Glass Rice Cooker Inner Pot Zero Coating, Stainless Steel Steamer Basket, Multifunction with Steam, Slow Cook, Perfect for Fitness & Family
AIZIYO
- Healthier Low Carb Rice in 32 Minutes: Our smart low carb rice cooker uses advanced steam technology to reduce starch by 40%, perfect with low carb and low sugar rice cooker needs. The rice steamer function preserves nutrients while delivering fluffy results.
- See Through Cooking with Premium Glass: The unique glass rice cooker design features a heat-resistant tempered glass pot and clear lid, letting you watch the cooking process without losing steam - ideal for perfecting rice maker results.
- Precision 600W Cooking System: This versatile kitchen appliance combines rice maker cooker and vegetable steamer functions, automatically separating rice from starchy water for healthier meals.
- Compact Yet Powerful Design: With its 6 cup capacity, this white rice cooker low carb small enough for kitchens of any size still delivers rice robot-like precision, handling everything from grains to steaming veggies.
- Durable Stainless Steel Construction: The stainless steel rice cooker inner pot ensures safe, coating-free cooking, while dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup effortless - a must-have kitchen appliance for health-conscious homes.
Family Carb-Reducer
Aroma Housewares ARC-1120SBL SmartCarb Cool-Touch Stainless Steel Rice Multicooker Food Steamer, Slow Cooker with Non-Stick Inner Pot and Steam Tray, 20-Cup(cooked)/ 5Qt, Black
AROMA
- Cooking rice made simple: this rice cooker & Multicooker is ideal for making enough rice for 20 people and enough carb-reduced rice for 10 people with the press of a button. Cook rice quickly with superb flavor and texture and make meals for the entire family.
- Reduces carbohydrates: our rice cooker comes with a Stainless Steel pot that drains up to 30% carbs from the rice giving you the freedom to cook and enjoy a wide variety of rice and whole-grains while maintaining all the nutrients and minerals It has to offer making it perfect for daily use
- Steam, cook & saute: with 8 preset one-touch functions, This cooker is great for cooking, steaming and sautéing a wide variety of whole grains, steam fish and vegetables, meats, hearty soups making it ideal for cooking healthy homemade slow-cook recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, or sides
- Save your time: thanks to the programmable 15-hour delay timer and automatic Keep-Warm function, Our rice cooker will make sure that you always have a bowl of warm cooked rice ready whenever you need it. You can easily cycle between the different cooking presets with a single touch
- All in one kit: This carbohydrate reducing rice cooker comes with everything you need to get started including a rice measuring cup, serving spatula, Soup Ladle, nonstick removable inner pot, and CARB reducing pot to make cooking healthy meals for yourself and your family simple
- Accessories included: nonstick inner pot, rice measuring cup, steam tray, soup ladle, serving spatula and stainless steel carb-reducing pot
Compact Ceramic Cooker
AROMA® Rice Cooker, 3-Cup (Uncooked) / 6-Cup (Cooked), Small Rice Cooker, Oatmeal Cooker, Soup Maker, Auto Keep Warm, 1.5 Qt, White, ARC-363NG
AROMA
- 6 CUPS COOKED: We’ve mastered the art of fluffy rice and hearty grains. Rice doubles in size, so this multicooker turns 3 cups of raw rice into 6 cups cooked – all with one touch.
- MINI RICE COOKER: It’s the perfect electric rice pot for individuals, couples, and small families. Use it to warm a side dish or bring dip to the party with 1.5 quarts of yum!
- CERAMIC POT: Remove the inner pot and lid for easy cleaning. Aroma's CoreCoat ceramic coating is naturally nonstick and made without PFAS!
- EASY TO USE: Pour ingredients inside, add water, and press the button. This small rice cooker automatically switches to Keep Warm when rice is fluffy and ready to serve!
- PERFECT EVERY TIME: This ceramic coated pot has convenient measuring lines, and the appliance manual is filled with cooking tips. Just add rice first, then fill to the water line.
- DESIGNED IN CALIFORNIA: Based in San Diego, CA, we combine innovative design with functionality to bring you the best products. Our local customer service team is dedicated to ensuring you have a seamless experience, from purchase to use. Whether you’re new to our products or a longtime user, our US-based support is always here for you.
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Buying Guide
FAQs
What key features should I look for in a low‑carb rice cooker?
Focus on the starch‑removing technology, such as a two‑step boil‑then‑steam process or CarbReduce filters, which actually lower the carbohydrate content. Also consider capacity, power wattage, and multifunctionality like hot‑pot, steamer, or slow‑cook modes to get the most value from a single appliance.
How does a glass‑pot cooker compare to a stainless‑steel one?
Glass pots let you watch the cooking process and often use ceramic glazing for even heat distribution, while stainless‑steel models usually have a non‑stick coating that’s easier to clean and more durable. Choose glass if visual monitoring matters to you, and stainless if you prioritize ruggedness and dishwasher‑safe parts.
Is a higher wattage always better for low‑carb cooking?
Higher wattage (e.g., 800 W) can heat the pot faster and give more precise temperature control, which helps the starch‑removal cycle finish quicker. However, excessive power may overcook delicate grains, so a model with adjustable power settings offers the best balance.
Do the built‑in timers and reservation functions add real convenience?
Yes, timers that can be set up to 24 hours allow you to have low‑carb rice ready when you wake up or come home, eliminating last‑minute cooking. Look for models that let you reserve both low‑sugar and hot‑pot modes, as this flexibility suits busy schedules.
Which cooker gives the best value for a small household?
For 1‑2 people, a 3‑L glass or stainless‑steel unit with 6‑cup cooked capacity provides enough servings without excess bulk. Models that combine rice, porridge, and steaming functions reduce the need for additional appliances, delivering more bang for your buck.
How do the different low‑carb technologies affect nutrition?
Carb‑reducing filters or automatic water‑drain cycles can cut up to 40 % of starch, while induction‑heated fuzzy‑logic models may only lower carbs by 30‑37 % but improve texture. Choose a technology that aligns with your dietary goals and taste preferences.
Are there any maintenance concerns I should be aware of?
Glass pots require gentle handling and manual cleaning of the ceramic glaze, whereas stainless‑steel interiors are usually dishwasher‑safe. Ensure the lifting basket or filter basket is easy to remove and clean, as residue can affect the next cooking cycle.
What should I consider regarding price versus performance?
Higher‑priced units often include more cooking programs, precise temperature sensors, and premium materials like borosilicate glass. If you only need basic low‑carb rice and occasional steaming, a mid‑range model with essential features will provide comparable results at a lower cost.