Donburi has an estimated glycemic index of 65 (range 60 to 72), which is medium, and a glycemic load of 49 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 bowl (approximately 300 g)) at 450 calories, with 12 g protein, 80 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat.
Japanese cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 bowl (approximately 300 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 80 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugars | 8 g |
| Added sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: Rice, assorted vegetables (carrot, bell pepper, broccoli), soy sauce, mirin, dashi, sesame oil, green onions, optional protein (tofu or chicken)
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Unadon | 48 | 600 |
| Nabeyaki Udon | 45 | 550 |
| Gyudon | 42 | 550 |
| Japanese Rice | 39 | 242 |
| Castella | 37 | 350 |
NutriOptio estimates 450 calories in one serving (1 bowl (approximately 300 g)) of a typical donburi recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 49, 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 donburi 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 donburi 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.