Arroz Negro has an estimated glycemic index of 55 (range 50 to 62), which is low, and a glycemic load of 23 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) at 300 calories, with 8 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat.
Rice dishes cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 cup (about 200 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Typical ingredients: black rice, squid ink, garlic, onion, olive oil, vegetable broth, salt, pepper
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Baghali Polo | 22 | 250 |
| Rice And Lentils | 22 | 320 |
| Arroz Con Gandules | 20 | 250 |
| Farro Risotto | 20 | 350 |
| Forbidden Rice Bowl | 20 | 450 |
NutriOptio estimates 300 calories in one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) of a typical arroz negro recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 23, 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 negro B 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 negro 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.
