Brown Rice — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Brown Rice

ब्राउन चावल · బ్రౌన్ బియ్యం

Also called: brown chawal, unpolished rice

Unpolished rice with bran intact. Higher fiber content results in slower glucose absorption compared to white rice.

50
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
50
Glycemic Index
Measured
16
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
170
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Brown Rice (1 medium bowl (cooked))

36g
Carbs
0.5g
Sugars
3.5g
Fiber
5g
Protein
1.5g
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 & RiceSouth IndianNorth IndianKeralavegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Soak for 30 minutes before cooking to reduce cooking time. Pairs well with dal for a complete protein meal.

Brown Rice and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Brown Rice?

Brown Rice has a glycemic index of 50, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Brown Rice increase blood sugar?

Brown Rice has a low glycemic index (50), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Brown Rice good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Brown Rice is a low-GI food (GI 50), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Brown Rice?

Brown Rice has a glycemic load of 16 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Brown chawal ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Brown chawal ka glycemic index (GI) 50 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 16 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.5g sugar aur 36g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya brown chawal khane se sugar badhti hai?

Brown chawal ka GI kam (50) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez brown chawal kha sakte hain?

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

Brown chawal mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) brown chawal mein lagbhag 170 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 36g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 3.5g 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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