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Arancini at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
62
medium
Glycemic load / serving
15
medium
Nutri-Score
C
A best, E worst
NOVA group
3
processed

Italian cuisine · Contains Gluten · Non-Vegetarian · Contains Egg. Serving: 100 g.

Arancini nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories200 kcal
Protein6 g
Carbohydrate25 g
Fiber1 g
Sugars1 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat10 g
Saturated fat4 g
Sodium300 mg

Typical ingredients: Arborio rice, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, flour, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, oil (for frying)

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Common questions about arancini

How many calories are in arancini?

NutriOptio estimates 200 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical arancini recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is arancini good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 15, which is medium (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of arancini?

NutriOptio grades a typical arancini C on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own arancini

Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical arancini in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.