Puffed rice
High GI
GL 111 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 74 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- Very high glycemic index
Puffed rice has a glycemic index of 85 (High). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 111.
Updated Dec 15, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 387 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 87.1 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.2 g |
| Natural | 0.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- No added sugars
- Very high glycemic index
- High glycemic load
- Low fiber content
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Puffed rice?
Puffed rice has a glycemic index of 85 (High). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 111; per 100 g the glycemic load is 74.
Is Puffed rice good for people with insulin resistance?
Puffed rice has a high glycemic index (85) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Cooked buckwheat.
How does Puffed rice affect blood sugar?
Puffed rice has a glycemic load of 74 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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