Using Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) measurements together can provide a better understanding of the effects certain foods may have on your blood sugar levels. In terms of your health, it is more important to analyze your complete diet then to go by the glycemic index of individual foods. However it can be a useful tool for diabetics and those at risk for diabetes, as eating too many foods with a high GI can reduce insulin sensitivity.
Foods |
GI Value |
GL Value |
Breakfast Cereals |
|
|
All-Bran |
30 |
4 |
Cheerios |
74 |
15 |
Cocoa Puffs |
77 |
20 |
Corn Flakes |
92 |
24 |
Cream of Wheat, Instant |
74 |
22 |
Grapenuts |
75 |
16 |
Mini Wheats |
58 |
12 |
Muesli |
55 |
10 |
Nutrigrain |
66 |
10 |
Oatmeal, old-fashioned |
42 |
9 |
Oatmeal, one minute |
66 |
10 |
Raisin Bran |
61 |
12 |
Rice Krispies |
82 |
22 |
Special K |
69 |
14 |
Grains/Pasta |
|
|
Buckwheat |
54 |
16 |
Bulgur |
48 |
12 |
Fettuccini, Egg |
40 |
18 |
Noodles, Instant |
47 |
19 |
Rice, Basmati |
58 |
22 |
Rice, Brown |
50 |
16 |
Rice, Instant |
87 |
36 |
Rice, Uncle Ben’s |
39 |
14 |
Spaghetti |
38 |
18 |
Vermicelli |
35 |
16 |
Bread |
|
|
Bagel |
72 |
25 |
Croissant |
67 |
17 |
“Grainy” Breads |
49 |
6 |
Pita Bread |
57 |
10 |
Pumpernickel |
50 |
6 |
Rye Bread |
58 |
8 |
Sourdough Rye |
53 |
6 |
White Bread |
70 |
10 |
Whole Wheat Bread |
77 |
9 |
Vegetables |
|
|
Beets, Canned |
64 |
5 |
Carrots |
47 |
3 |
French Fries |
75 |
22 |
Parsnips |
97 |
12 |
Peas, Green |
48 |
3 |
Potato, Baked |
85 |
26 |
Potato, Boiled |
88 |
16 |
Potato, Microwaved |
82 |
27 |
Potato, New |
57 |
12 |
Pumpkin |
75 |
3 |
Rutabaga |
72 |
7 |
Sweet Corn |
61 |
17 |
Yam |
37 |
13 |
Legumes |
|
|
Baked Beans |
48 |
7 |
Broad Beans |
79 |
9 |
Butter Beans |
31 |
6 |
Cannellini Beans |
38 |
12 |
Chickpeas |
28 |
8 |
Kidney Beans |
28 |
7 |
Lentils |
29 |
5 |
Navy Beans |
38 |
12 |
Pinto Beans |
39 |
10 |
Soy Beans |
18 |
1 |
Fruit |
|
|
Apple |
38 |
6 |
Apricot |
31 |
9 |
Banana |
51 |
13 |
Cantaloupe |
65 |
4 |
Cherries |
22 |
3 |
Dates |
103 |
42 |
Figs |
61 |
16 |
Grapefruit |
25 |
3 |
Grapes |
46 |
8 |
Kiwi Fruit |
53 |
6 |
Mango |
51 |
8 |
Orange |
48 |
5 |
Papaya |
59 |
10 |
Peach |
42 |
5 |
Pear |
38 |
4 |
Pineapple |
59 |
7 |
Plum |
39 |
5 |
Prunes |
29 |
10 |
Raisins |
64 |
28 |
Watermelon |
72 |
4 |
Dairy |
|
|
Ice Cream, Lowfat |
50 |
3 |
Ice Cream, Regular |
61 |
8 |
Milk, Chocolate |
42 |
13 |
Milk, Condensed |
61 |
33 |
Milk, Skim |
32 |
4 |
Milk, Whole |
27 |
3 |
Yogurt, Lowfat |
33 |
10 |
Snack Foods |
|
|
Peanuts |
14 |
1 |
Popcorn |
72 |
8 |
Pretzels |
83 |
16 |
Tortilla Chips |
63 |
17 |
Source: 10 Weeks to Wellness™, Paul Ratte, ND