Soup, mushroom barley, canned, prepared with equal volume water & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 2.6 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 2.6/100g · GI 57.6 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Glycemic Response at a Glance
The Numbers at a Glance
How It Stacks Up in Its Family
The protein figure here (0.8 per 100g) is the family's floor: about 55% below the family average, where the variants run 0.8-2.5 per 100g. The calories figure here (30 per 100g) is the family's floor: about 45% below the family average, where the variants run 30-68 per 100g.
Within this Soup family (4 versions), GL per 100g spans 2 to 5.5 — the processing and fat content decide where each lands. The rest of the family: Canned, Canned, Canned.
Lower-GL Alternatives
🥣 Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve & diabetes →🥣 Soup, SWANSON, beef broth, lower sodium
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Soup, SWANSON, beef broth, lower sodium & diabetes →🥣 Soup, beef broth, less/reduced sodium, ready to serve
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Soup, beef broth, less/reduced sodium, ready to serve & diabetes →🥣 Soup, beef broth or bouillon, powder, prepared with water
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Soup, beef broth or bouillon, powder, prepared with water & diabetes →How to Include It
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
💡 Pair Carbs With Protein
Adding protein to a carbohydrate-containing meal slows digestion and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
💡 Fiber Is Your Friend
Dietary fiber slows carbohydrate absorption. Aim for at least 3g of fiber per serving of carbohydrate foods.
Glycemic Load by Serving Size
| Portion | Weight | Carbs | Glycemic Load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ Serving | 122g | 5.9g | 3.2 | Friendly |
| Standard Serving | 244g | 11.7g | 6.3 | Friendly |
| Restaurant Portion | 488g | 23.4g | 12.7 | Moderate |
GL ≤10 = Low (Friendly) · 11–19 = Moderate · ≥20 = High (Limit).
The page-level verdict is based on GL per 100g; this table shows how portion size changes the actual GL you get.
Common Questions
Can Soup mushroom barley prepared with equal volume water fit into a diabetes meal plan?
Soup mushroom barley prepared with equal volume water has a GL of 2.6 — in the lower range. The carbs are released slowly, or there simply aren't many carbs to begin with. As always, check your personal glucose response.
How much GL does Soup mushroom barley prepared with equal volume water have per serving?
GL = 2.6 per 100g for Soup mushroom barley prepared with equal volume water. For context: low GL is ≤10, moderate is 11–19, and high is ≥20. Soup mushroom barley prepared with equal volume water falls into the Low category.
How does Soup mushroom barley prepared with equal volume water affect blood sugar?
Blood sugar impact of Soup mushroom barley prepared with equal volume water: Low. The key factors are its GI (57.6) and available carb content (4.5g/100g), which together produce a GL of 2.6.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 57.6 for Soup mushroom barley prepared with equal volume water is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Soups, Sauces, and Gravies category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
References & Data Sources
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 57.6 — subcategory_avg:Soups, Sauces, and Gravies. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 244.0g) = 2.6 × 244.0 ÷ 100 = 6.3
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 172914. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Soup, mushroom barley, canned, prepared with equal volume water — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/soup-mushroom-barley-canned-prepared-with-equal-volume-water/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.