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Barley Risotto has an estimated glycemic index of 35 (range 30 to 42), which is low, and a glycemic load of 12 per serving (medium). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) at 250 calories, with 10 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat.
Rice dishes cuisine · Contains Gluten · Vegetarian. Serving: 1 cup (about 200 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrate | 40 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Typical ingredients: barley, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, herbs (such as thyme or parsley)
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Rice Salad | 15 | 220 |
| Quinoa Risotto | 16 | 250 |
| Rice Ball | 18 | 130 |
| Arroz Con Gandules | 20 | 250 |
| Farro Risotto | 20 | 350 |
NutriOptio estimates 250 calories in one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) of a typical barley risotto recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 12, 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.
NutriOptio grades a typical barley risotto 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 barley risotto 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.
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