Rice milk glycemic index
Rice milk has a glycemic index of 86, which is high. A 250 ml serving (1 glass) has a glycemic load of 19 (medium).
Also known as: rice drink, rice beverage
- Serving250 ml
- Available carbs22 g
- Fiber0.8 g
- Sugars13 g
- Protein0.7 g
- Calories118 kcal
Serving: 1 glass.
What to know
Rice milk is one of the highest-GI drinks tested, around 86. If you use a plant milk for blood sugar reasons, unsweetened soy or almond milk are better choices.
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 ml | 4.5 g | 4 | Low |
| 100 ml | 8.9 g | 8 | Low |
| 250 ml · 1 glass | 22 g | 19 | Medium |
| 500 ml · double serving | 45 g | 38 | High |
What the studies found
The value of 86 is the median of 2 published measurements in the International Tables of Glycemic Index (2021). Results are fairly consistent (79 to 92).
Each dot is one study. Green dots followed the ISO 26642 standard method.
- 79 · Australia 2005
- 92 · Australia 2003
Rice milk compared with other dairy & plant milks
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Frequently asked questions
Is rice milk low glycemic?
No. With a GI of 86, rice milk is in the high range (70 or more). Low GI is 55 or less.
What is the glycemic load of rice milk?
A 250 ml serving (1 glass) has a glycemic load of 19, 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 rice milk?
With a GI of 86 and a medium glycemic load per serving, rice milk 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 rice milk?
A 250 ml serving has about 23 g of total carbohydrate, including 0.8 g of fiber, leaving 22.3 g of available carbohydrate (the part that raises blood sugar). Per 100 g: 9.2 g of carbohydrate.
Nutrition facts
| per 100 g | Serving (250 ml) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | 118 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 9.2 g | 23 g |
| Available carbs | 8.9 g | 22 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 5.3 g | 13 g |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 2.4 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Beverages, rice milk, unsweetened (SR Legacy, FDC 171942). 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.