Cooked barley
Low GI
GL 13.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 9 per 100 g
- Low glycemic index
- Moderate carbohydrate density
Cooked barley has a glycemic index of 35, higher than plain Barley groats (28). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 13.5.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 111 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 24.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.3 g |
| Natural | 0.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Soluble | 1.1 g |
| Insoluble | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic index
- Good source of beta-glucan fiber
- Moderate carbohydrate density
- Relatively low protein-to-carb ratio
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cooked barley?
Cooked barley has a glycemic index of 35 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 13.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 9.
Is Cooked barley good for people with insulin resistance?
Cooked barley has a low glycemic index (35), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Barley groats has the lowest glycemic load?
Cooked barley has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Barley groats in this database (9 per 100 g).
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