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Short Grain Rice at a glance

Glycemic index
72
high
Glycemic load / serving
38
high
Nutri-Score
B
A best, E worst
NOVA group
1
1 = unprocessed

Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup (186 g).

Short Grain Rice nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving
Calories130 kcal242 kcal
Protein2.4 g4.4 g
Carbohydrate28.7 g53.4 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sugars0 g0 g
Fat0.2 g0.4 g
Saturated fat0.1 g0.1 g
Sodium0 mg0 mg
Potassium26 mg48 mg

Lower glycemic load alternatives

Other grains with a lower glycemic load per serving:

FoodGIGL / serving
Medium Grain Rice6836
Brown Rice6833
White Rice7332
Millet7128
Spelt5524

Common questions about short grain rice

Is short grain rice low glycemic?

Short Grain Rice has a glycemic index of 72, which is high (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 cup (186 g) serving is 38, which is high.

Is short grain rice good for people managing blood sugar?

Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of short grain rice has a glycemic load of 38 (high). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.

How many calories are in short grain rice?

Short Grain Rice has 130 calories per 100 g, and about 242 calories in a 1 cup (186 g) serving.

Is short grain rice processed?

Short Grain Rice is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.

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Sources and method

Glycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked” (FDC 168882). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.

General information, not medical advice.