Barley pilaf
Low GI
GL 10.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 7 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Moderate processing
Barley pilaf has a glycemic index of 28, lower than plain Barley (50). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 10.5.
Updated Oct 22, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Barley
- GI 50 · GL 12 per 100 g
Barley - GI 28 · GL 7.9 per 100 g refined
Barley (whole grain, cooked) - GI 28 · GL 8 per 100 g overnight
Barley soaked overnight - Cooked barleyGI 28 · GL 8 per 100 g cooked
- GI 35 · GL 17 per 100 g roti
Barley flatbread - GI 25 · GL 20 per 100 g pearl
Pearl barley - GI 28 · GL 21 per 100 g roasted
Roasted barley - +4 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.4 g |
| Natural | 0.4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Soluble | 1.4 g |
| Insoluble | 3.2 g |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Low glycemic index
- Whole grain nutrients
- Moderate processing
- Lower protein than some grains
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Barley pilaf?
Barley pilaf has a glycemic index of 28 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 10.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 7.
Is Barley pilaf good for people with insulin resistance?
Barley pilaf has a low glycemic index (28), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Barley has the lowest glycemic load?
Barley pilaf has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Barley in this database (7 per 100 g).
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