NutriOptio™

Home › Food list › White Rice

White Rice at a glance

Glycemic index
73
high
Glycemic load / serving
32
high
Nutri-Score
B
A best, E worst
NOVA group
1
1 = unprocessed

Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup (158 g).

White Rice nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving
Calories130 kcal205 kcal
Protein2.7 g4.3 g
Carbohydrate28.2 g44.5 g
Fiber0.4 g0.6 g
Sugars0.1 g0.1 g
Fat0.3 g0.4 g
Saturated fat0.1 g0.1 g
Sodium1 mg2 mg
Potassium35 mg55 mg

Lower glycemic load alternatives

Other grains with a lower glycemic load per serving:

FoodGIGL / serving
Millet7128
Spelt5524
Amaranth5522
Corn Flour7020
Parboiled Rice4819

Common questions about white rice

Is white rice low glycemic?

White Rice has a glycemic index of 73, which is high (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 cup (158 g) serving is 32, which is high.

Is white rice good for people managing blood sugar?

Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of white rice has a glycemic load of 32 (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 white rice?

White Rice has 130 calories per 100 g, and about 205 calories in a 1 cup (158 g) serving.

Is white rice processed?

White Rice is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.

See the glycemic load of your whole meal

Photograph your plate, scan a barcode or say what you ate. NutriOptio grades every food for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing, weighted to your goal.

Open the free web app

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, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked” (FDC 168878). 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.