Gyudon has an estimated glycemic index of 62 (range 57 to 68), which is medium, and a glycemic load of 42 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 bowl (approximately 300 g)) at 550 calories, with 25 g protein, 70 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat.
Japanese cuisine · Contains Sugar · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 bowl (approximately 300 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbohydrate | 70 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Added sugars | 5 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 8 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: thinly sliced beef, onions, soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, dashi, steamed rice, green onions
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese Rice | 39 | 242 |
| Castella | 37 | 350 |
| Tonkotsu Ramen | 35 | 600 |
| Tekkadon | 33 | 450 |
| Dango | 32 | 220 |
NutriOptio estimates 550 calories in one serving (1 bowl (approximately 300 g)) of a typical gyudon recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 42, 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 gyudon 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 gyudon 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.
