Burrito glycemic index
Burrito has a glycemic index of 37, which is low. A 150 g serving (half a large burrito) has a glycemic load of 17 (medium).
Also known as: bean burrito
- Serving150 g
- Available carbs46 g
- Fiber5.1 g
- Sugars4.8 g
- Protein11 g
- Calories332 kcal
Serving: half a large burrito.
What to know
A burrito with beans and eggs tested low GI in a Mexican study. Beans, protein and vegetables balance the tortilla; extra rice pushes the glycemic load up.
Glycemic load by portion size
GI stays the same whatever you eat, but glycemic load scales with the amount: eating twice as much doubles the effect on blood sugar.
| Amount | Available carbs | Glycemic load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 15 g | 6 | Low |
| 100 g | 31 g | 11 | Medium |
| 150 g · half a large burrito | 46 g | 17 | Medium |
| 300 g · double serving | 92 g | 34 | High |
What the studies found
The value comes from a single published measurement in the International Tables of Glycemic Index (2021), so treat it as a guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Is burrito low glycemic?
Yes. With a GI of 37, burrito is in the low range (55 or less).
What is the glycemic load of burrito?
A 150 g serving (half a large burrito) has a glycemic load of 17, which is medium. Glycemic load combines GI with the amount of carbohydrate in the portion: 10 or less is low, 11 to 19 medium and 20 or more high.
Can people with diabetes eat burrito?
With a GI of 37 and a medium glycemic load per serving, burrito can be part of a diabetes-friendly diet with attention to portion size and pairing it with protein, fat or fiber. Everyone responds differently, so talk to your doctor or dietitian about your plan.
How many carbs are in burrito?
A 150 g serving has about 51 g of total carbohydrate, including 5.1 g of fiber, leaving 45.9 g of available carbohydrate (the part that raises blood sugar). Per 100 g: 34 g of carbohydrate.
Nutrition facts
| per 100 g | Serving (150 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 221 kcal | 332 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g | 51 g |
| Available carbs | 31 g | 46 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Sugars | 3.2 g | 4.8 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 9.5 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Burrito, bean and cheese, frozen (SR Legacy, FDC 173336). Available carbohydrate = total carbohydrate minus fiber.
Sources: Atkinson FS, Brand-Miller JC, Foster-Powell K, Buyken AE, Goletzke J. International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2021;114(5):1625–1632. USDA FoodData Central. How we calculate each value: Methodology & sources.
Data last reviewed 2026-09-29.