Pearl barley
Low GI
GL 40 per cup (200 g) · GL 20 per 100 g
- Low glycemic index
- High total carbohydrate load
Pearl barley has a glycemic index of 25, lower than plain Barley (50). One cup (200 g) adds a glycemic load of 40.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · 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 28 · GL 21 per 100 g roasted
Roasted barley - +4 more
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 12 g | 2.4 |
| 1 cup | 200 g | 40 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 352 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 77.7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.8 g |
| Natural | 0.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 15.6 g |
| Soluble | 3 g |
| Insoluble | 12.6 g |
| Protein | 9.9 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 1 g |
| Sodium | 9 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic index
- Excellent fiber content
- High total carbohydrate load
- Higher glycemic load per serving
Allergens
Recipes with Pearl barley
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Pearl barley?
Pearl barley has a glycemic index of 25 (Low). One cup (200 g) has a glycemic load of 40; per 100 g the glycemic load is 20.
Is Pearl barley good for people with insulin resistance?
Pearl barley has a low glycemic index (25), 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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