Barley rusk
Low GI
GL 33 per 100 g
- High total fiber content
- High glycemic load (33)
Barley rusk has a glycemic index of 50, the same as plain Barley (50).
Updated Jul 11, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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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 | 330 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3 g |
| Natural | 3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Soluble | 3 g |
| Insoluble | 7 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 2 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High total fiber content
- Good source of plant-based protein
- Low processed level (minimal additives)
- High glycemic load (33)
- Significant sodium content
- Dense carbohydrate concentration
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Barley rusk?
Barley rusk has a glycemic index of 50 (Low) and a glycemic load of 33 per 100 g.
Is Barley rusk good for people with insulin resistance?
Barley rusk has a low glycemic index (50), 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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