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Payesh at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
60
medium
Glycemic load / serving
25
high
Nutri-Score
B
A best, E worst
NOVA group
2
processed culinary ingredients

Indian cuisine · Contains Sugar · Vegetarian. Serving: 1 cup (approximately 240 ml).

Payesh nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories250 kcal
Protein6 g
Carbohydrate42 g
Fiber1 g
Sugars20 g
Added sugars20 g
Fat6 g
Saturated fat3 g
Sodium100 mg

Typical ingredients: rice, milk, sugar, cardamom, bay leaf, cashew nuts, raisins

Similar Indian dishes with a lower glycemic load

DishGL / servingkcal / serving
Akki Roti24210
Lemon Rice24320
Mysore Masala Dosa24300
Vermicelli Kheer24300
Ghila Pitha23200

Common questions about payesh

How many calories are in payesh?

NutriOptio estimates 250 calories in one serving (1 cup (approximately 240 ml)) of a typical payesh recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is payesh good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 25, 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 payesh?

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

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical payesh 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.