Tteokguk has an estimated glycemic index of 55 (range 50 to 62), which is low, and a glycemic load of 27 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 bowl (approximately 300 g)) at 350 calories, with 20 g protein, 50 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat.

International cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 bowl (approximately 300 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 50 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: rice cake (tteok), beef broth, sliced beef, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, egg (optional)
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Kachori Jodhpur | 26 | 400 |
| Kimbap Tuna | 26 | 350 |
| Post Grape Nuts | 26 | 210 |
| Aglio Olio Spaghetti | 25 | 400 |
| Plov | 25 | 350 |
NutriOptio estimates 350 calories in one serving (1 bowl (approximately 300 g)) of a typical tteokguk recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 27, 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 tteokguk 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 tteokguk 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.