Thai rice
High GI
GL 20 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- High glycemic index
Thai rice has a glycemic index of 72 (High).
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 6.8 per 100 g Barley has a significantly lower GI of 28 and GL of 7.9, offering a much slower and more stable blood sugar response compared to Thai rice.
Cooked barley - GL 9.8 per 100 g Quinoa provides a moderate GI of 53 and a lower GL of 11, making it a more blood-sugar-friendly grain alternative to Thai rice.
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Forms of Thai rice
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 28.2 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.1 g |
| Natural | 0.1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Soluble | 0.12 g |
| Insoluble | 0.28 g |
| Protein | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated | 0.07 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.23 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- Gluten-free
- High glycemic index
- Low fiber content
- Refined grain
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Thai rice?
Thai rice has a glycemic index of 72 (High) and a glycemic load of 20 per 100 g.
Is Thai rice good for people with insulin resistance?
Thai rice has a high glycemic index (72) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Cooked barley.
Which form of Thai rice has the lowest glycemic load?
Thai rice has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Thai rice in this database (20 per 100 g).
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