1 cup (medium) of Gayana grass (80 g) has 32 calories. That works out to 40 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.4 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 4.4 g of fiber. Its 20 µg of Vitamin K covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Gayana grass Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 3% DV

Protein

2.5g

· 5% DV

Fat

0.5g

· 1% DV

Fiber

5.5g

· 20% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 22% · Fat 9%

Gayana grass Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

25µg · 21% DV

Vitamin A

120µg · 13% DV

Vitamin C

7mg · 8% DV

Folate

18µg · 5% DV

Minerals

Calcium

85mg · 9% DV

Magnesium

38mg · 9% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

How Nutritious Is Gayana grass?

Nutrient density

High

60/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

High

67/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Gayana grass Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

2.8

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Gayana grass

To burn the 40 calories in 100 g:

🚶

10min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

4min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

5min

Cycling

🏊

5min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Gayana grass Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Gayana grass Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Gayana grass Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Gayana grass Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.09g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.11g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.18g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 2.7:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gayana grass

How many calories are in Gayana grass?

Gayana grass provides 40 calories per 100 g. The same serving contains 2.5 g of protein, 8 g of carbohydrates, and 0.5 g of fat.

Is Gayana grass low glycemic?

Yes, Gayana grass has a glycemic index of 35, which is considered low. It also provides 5.5 g of fiber per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026