Puffed rice: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: puffed rice.
88.1g net carbs per 100 g
5.9carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
89glycemic index
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Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 88.1 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 6.3 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Energy | 402 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 173912 “Cereals ready-to-eat, rice, puffed, fortified”. Net carbs = total carbs 89.8 g − fiber 1.7 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 cup14 g | 2 cups28 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 12.3 | 24.7 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.0 | 2.1 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Glycemic load | 11 | 22 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 89. This is the mean of 2 measurements in the 2021 international GI tables. The measured values are from 85 to 92.
Foods in the tables:
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