Risotto has an estimated glycemic index of 69 (range 63 to 75), which is medium, and a glycemic load of 37 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) at 350 calories, with 10 g protein, 55 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat.

Italian cuisine · Contains Gluten · Vegetarian. Serving: 1 cup (about 200 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: Arborio rice, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, white wine, Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, black pepper
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Risotto | 31 | 350 |
| Pizza Dough | 30 | 250 |
| Cacio E Pepe | 23 | 400 |
| Clam Linguine | 21 | 350 |
| Cheese Pizza | 20 | 285 |
NutriOptio estimates 350 calories in one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) of a typical risotto recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 37, 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 risotto 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 risotto 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.