Roasted barley
Low GI
GL 31.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 21 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Moderate glycemic load
Roasted barley has a glycemic index of 28, lower than plain Barley (50). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 31.5.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 1 per 100 g Almond flour has a significantly lower GL of 1 compared to 26, offering a much more stable blood sugar response.
Almond flour - GL 4.5 per 100 g Lupin flour provides a much lower GL of 2, which helps prevent the sharp glucose spikes associated with barley powder.
Lupin flour - GL 4.3 per 100 g Chia seed powder offers a very low GL of 1, making it an excellent choice for maintaining steady blood sugar levels.
Chia Seed Powder
Forms of Barley
- GI 50 · GL 12 per 100 g
Barley - GI 28 · GL 7 per 100 g pilaf
Barley pilaf - 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 - +4 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 354 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 73.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.8 g |
| Natural | 0.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 17.3 g |
| Soluble | 5.2 g |
| Insoluble | 12.1 g |
| Protein | 10.5 g |
| Fat | 2.3 g |
| Saturated | 0.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.9 g |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Low glycemic index
- Good source of plant protein
- Moderate glycemic load
- Contains gluten
- Lightly processed
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Roasted barley?
Roasted barley has a glycemic index of 28 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 31.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 21.
Is Roasted barley good for people with insulin resistance?
Roasted barley 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?
Among the forms of Barley in this database, Barley pilaf has the lowest glycemic load (7 per 100 g).
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