Cooked barley
Low GI
GL 8 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Moderate glycemic load
Cooked barley has a glycemic index of 28, lower than plain Barley (50).
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 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 - 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 | 123 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 28.2 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.3 g |
| Natural | 0.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Soluble | 1.3 g |
| Insoluble | 2.5 g |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.08 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.32 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Low fat
- Low glycemic index
- Moderate glycemic load
- Contains gluten
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cooked barley?
Cooked barley has a glycemic index of 28 (Low) and a glycemic load of 8 per 100 g.
Is Cooked barley good for people with insulin resistance?
Cooked 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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