Brown rice
Low GI
GL 24.2 per cup (202 g) · GL 12 per 100 g
- Whole grain, high in fiber
- Contains some carbohydrates
Brown rice has a glycemic index of 50 (Low). One cup (202 g) adds a glycemic load of 24.2.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169704 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Brown rice
Logi · Manage Insulin Resistance
Lower your blood sugar through smarter food choices
Brown rice is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 202 g | 24.2 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 111 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.4 g |
| Natural | 0.4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.7 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Whole grain, high in fiber
- Low in added sugars
- Moderate glycemic index
- Contains some carbohydrates
- Moderate glycemic load
- Lower protein content
Low-GI recipes on Logi Food Coach
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Brown rice?
Brown rice has a glycemic index of 50 (Low). One cup (202 g) has a glycemic load of 24.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 12.
Is Brown rice good for people with insulin resistance?
Brown rice 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 Brown rice has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Brown rice in this database, Lean chicken breast stir-fried with assorted vegetables and served with brown rice has the lowest glycemic load (6 per 100 g).
Check Brown rice in the Logi app, with your portion.
