7 brown foods that may not be as healthy as they look

Brown bread is often chosen over white bread, but some versions are just colored and not whole grain.

Brown rice can be nutritious, but processed versions may lose fiber and minerals.

Brown sugar is widely used, but it is still sugar with almost the same calories as white sugar.

Brown biscuits may look wholesome, yet most are high in refined flour and sugar.

Brown sauces and gravies are tasty, but often loaded with oil, salt, and preservatives.

Brown fried snacks like pakoras or samosas have color from deep frying, not nutrition.

Brown colas and drinks get their shade from caramel coloring and usually carry high sugar.