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Red Beans And Rice has an estimated glycemic index of 45 (range 40 to 52), which is low, and a glycemic load of 16 per serving (medium). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (approximately 200 g)) at 250 calories, with 10 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat.
American cuisine · Gluten-Free · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 1 cup (approximately 200 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
Typical ingredients: red beans, white rice, onion, garlic, bell pepper, celery, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | 15 | 350 |
| Chicken Burger | 15 | 350 |
| Fish Burger | 15 | 350 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 15 | 300 |
| Shepherd'S Pie | 14 | 350 |
NutriOptio estimates 250 calories in one serving (1 cup (approximately 200 g)) of a typical red beans and rice recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 16, which is medium (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 red beans and rice A 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 red beans and 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.
