Persian Rice has an estimated glycemic index of 58 (range 52 to 65), which is medium, and a glycemic load of 26 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (cooked, approximately 158 g)) at 205 calories, with 4 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 0.4 g fat.
Rice dishes cuisine · Gluten-Free · Vegetarian. Serving: 1 cup (cooked, approximately 158 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 205 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Typical ingredients: Basmati rice, water, salt, saffron (optional), butter or oil (optional), spices (optional)
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Gruel | 25 | 150 |
| Arroz Amarillo | 24 | 250 |
| Arroz Negro | 23 | 300 |
| Baghali Polo | 22 | 250 |
| Rice And Lentils | 22 | 320 |
NutriOptio estimates 205 calories in one serving (1 cup (cooked, approximately 158 g)) of a typical persian rice recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
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.
NutriOptio grades a typical persian rice 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 persian rice 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.