Soul Food Nutrition Lookup
See the blood sugar impact of any soul food dish — and the swaps that let you keep eating what you love.
Fried Rice
Moderate
Impact: high
Carbs / serving
45g
Fiber / serving
2g
Glycemic Index
70
Serving
1 cup
In context
Carbs: 75% to 100% of a standard meal allowance — like eating three medium-sized dinner rolls
Fiber: 7% of the daily recommended value — roughly equal to a half-cup of raw broccoli
Glycemic Index: High glycemic response category — similar to a piece of white sandwich bread
Recipe Intelligence
Moderate protein from eggs or small meat portions
Low fiber due to the use of white rice
Quick and efficient to assemble
Stands up very well to reheating
A classic flavor profile children enjoy
Very simple stir-fry technique
Excellent for batch cooking
Deeply satisfying and soulful
Blood-sugar-friendly swaps
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Cooking tips
This original preparation is shown for risk awareness, not as a recommended recipe. For an alternative, choose Cauliflower Fried Rice and follow that recipe's measured portions.
Why the swaps are better
High carb and added oil
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