Idli rice
GI 72 · HighGL 20 / 100 g4/10
High GI
72 GI
GL 20 per 100 g
Logi score 4/10
- Low fat content
- High glycemic index
Idli rice has a glycemic index of 72 (High).
Updated Aug 11, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g Cauliflower rice offers a massive reduction in glycemic impact, with a GL of 1 compared to 20, making it an excellent low-carb alternative.
Finely chopped cauliflower (cauliflower rice) - GL 11 per 100 g Quinoa provides a lower GI of 53 and a significantly lower GL of 11, offering a more stable blood sugar response than idli rice.
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Forms of Idli rice
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Idli rice is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
130
Calories
28 g
Carbs
2.5 g
Protein
0.3 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.1 g |
| Natural | 0.1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated | 0.07 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.23 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
35%
Moderate
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- Minimal sodium
- High glycemic index
- Low fiber content
- Refined grain
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Idli rice?
Idli rice has a glycemic index of 72 (High) and a glycemic load of 20 per 100 g.
Is Idli rice good for people with insulin resistance?
Idli rice has a high glycemic index (72) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Finely chopped cauliflower (cauliflower rice).
Which form of Idli rice has the lowest glycemic load?
Idli rice has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Idli rice in this database (20 per 100 g).
Check Idli rice in the Logi app, with your portion.
