Barley (Jau, Cooked) — 1 cup (cooked)
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Barley (Jau, Cooked)

जौ · బార్లీ

Also called: jau, jav, jow, barley

Pearl barley is a fiber-rich whole grain valued for its beta-glucan content, which slows digestion. One of the lowest-GI grains, often used in soups, khichdi and porridge.

28
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
28
Glycemic Index
Measured
12
Glycemic Load
157g
Serving Size
193
Calories
Per serving: 1 cup (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Barley (Jau, Cooked) (1 cup (cooked))

44g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
6g
Fiber
3.5g
Protein
0.7g
Fat

Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.

Grains & RiceNorth IndianPunjabivegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

The beta-glucan fiber in barley lowers both its GI and cholesterol; eat it with the cooking liquid for maximum benefit.

Barley (Jau, Cooked) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 cup (cooked)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Barley (Jau, Cooked)?

Barley (Jau, Cooked) has a glycemic index of 28, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Barley (Jau, Cooked) increase blood sugar?

Barley (Jau, Cooked) has a low glycemic index (28), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Barley (Jau, Cooked) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Barley (Jau, Cooked) is a low-GI food (GI 28), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Barley (Jau, Cooked)?

Barley (Jau, Cooked) has a glycemic load of 12 per serving (1 cup (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Jau ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Jau ka glycemic index (GI) 28 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 cup (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 12 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 44g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya jau khane se sugar badhti hai?

Jau ka GI kam (28) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez jau kha sakte hain?

Haan. Jau ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.

Jau mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 cup (cooked)) jau mein lagbhag 193 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 44g carbohydrate, 3.5g protein aur 6g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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