Whole grain brown rice
Low GI
GL 18 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 12 per 100 g
- Moderate glycemic index
- Moderate glycemic load
Whole grain brown rice has a glycemic index of 50, lower than plain Cooked white rice (73). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 18.
Updated Oct 17, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Cooked white rice
- GI 73 · GL 20 per 100 g
Cooked white rice - GI 50 · GL 12 per 100 g wholelong grain
Long grain brown rice - GI 54 · GL 12 per 100 g wholebrown
Sprouted whole brown rice - Bachelor’s riceGI 73 · GL 20 per 100 g brand: bachelors
- Boiled riceGI 73 · GL 20 per 100 g boiled
- Boiled white riceGI 73 · GL 20 per 100 g whiteboiled
- GI 73 · GL 20 per 100 g cooked
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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?
- Moderate glycemic index
- Low fat content
- No added sugars
- Moderate glycemic load
- Low fiber content
- Limited micronutrients
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Whole grain brown rice?
Whole grain brown rice has a glycemic index of 50 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 18; per 100 g the glycemic load is 12.
Is Whole grain brown rice good for people with insulin resistance?
Whole grain 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 Cooked white rice has the lowest glycemic load?
Whole grain brown rice has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cooked white rice in this database (12 per 100 g).
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