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Congee at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
78
high
Glycemic load / serving
26
high
Nutri-Score
B
A best, E worst
NOVA group
3
processed

Chinese cuisine · Gluten-Free · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 cup (240 ml).

Congee nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories150 kcal
Protein3 g
Carbohydrate34 g
Fiber1 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat0.5 g
Saturated fat0 g
Sodium300 mg

Typical ingredients: Rice, water, salt, optional toppings (such as green onions, ginger, soy sauce, or meat)

Similar Chinese dishes with a lower glycemic load

DishGL / servingkcal / serving
Bao25220
Pandan Cake24350
Shrimp Fried Rice24300
You Tiao24250
Wonton Noodle Soup23400

Common questions about congee

How many calories are in congee?

NutriOptio estimates 150 calories in one serving (1 cup (240 ml)) of a typical congee recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is congee good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 26, 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.

What is the Nutri-Score of congee?

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

Log your own congee

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 congee 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.