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Arroz Con Gandules has an estimated glycemic index of 52 (range 47 to 58), which is low, and a glycemic load of 20 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (approximately 200 g)) at 250 calories, with 8 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat.
Rice dishes cuisine · Contains Gluten · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 1 cup (approximately 200 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Typical ingredients: rice, pigeon peas (gandules), olive oil, garlic, onion, bell pepper, tomato, cilantro, spices (cumin, oregano, bay leaf), salt, water
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Ball | 18 | 130 |
| Quinoa Risotto | 16 | 250 |
| Wild Rice Salad | 15 | 220 |
| Barley Risotto | 12 | 250 |
NutriOptio estimates 250 calories in one serving (1 cup (approximately 200 g)) of a typical arroz con gandules recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 20, which is high (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.
NutriOptio grades a typical arroz con gandules A on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
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.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical arroz con gandules 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.
