Malted barley
Medium GI
GL 64.8 per cup (162 g) · GL 40 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Moderate glycemic load
Malted barley has a glycemic index of 55, higher than plain Barley (50). One cup (162 g) adds a glycemic load of 64.8.
Updated Oct 20, 2025 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169740 , Logi Nutrition Team · 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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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 162 g | 64.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 360 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 73 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 11 g |
| Soluble | 3.3 g |
| Insoluble | 7.7 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated | 0.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 8 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Moderate protein
- Low added sugar
- Moderate glycemic load
- Moderate glycemic index
- Some processing
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Malted barley?
Malted barley has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate). One cup (162 g) has a glycemic load of 64.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 40.
Is Malted barley good for people with insulin resistance?
Malted barley has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Cooked Quinoa.
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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