Glycemic Index of Common Foods

The glycemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood sugar levels. Selecting low-glycemic index foods like ExtendBar can help you better manage or prevent diabetes, reduce long-term health risks and help you lose weight.

Glycemic Index Ranges:

Low: <56

Medium: 56-69

High: >69

EXTEND NUTRITION

The Glycemic Index of Some Foods Based on 100 = a Glucose Tablet
Extend Nutrition Bars
Delight Bar - Peanut (0g sugar)	32
Delight Bar - Chocolate (0g sugar)	41
Delight Bar - Apple Cinnamon (1g sugar)	33
Crunch Bar - Peanut Butter (10g sugar)	51
Crunch Bar - Chocolate (10g sugar)	42

COMMON FOODS The Glycemic Index of Some Foods Based on 100 = a Glucose Tablet
Breads
Pumpernickel	49
Rye	64
White	69
Whole Wheat	72
Grains
Barley	72
Sweet Corn	58
Brown Rice	66
White Rice	72
Beans
Soy	14
Red Lentils	27
Kidney	33
Chickpeas	36
Baked	49
Dairy Products
Milk	34
Ice cream	38
Cereals
Oatmeal	53
All Bran	54
Swiss Muesli	60
Shredded Wheat	70
Corn Flakes	83
Puffed Rice	90
Pasta
Spaghetti (protein enriched)	28
Spaghetti	38
Macaroni	46
Fruit
Strawberries	32
Apple	38
Orange	43
Banana	61
Potatoes
Sweet	50
Yams	54
New	58
Mashed	72
Instant Mashed	86
White	87
Snacks
Potato Chips	56
Oatmeal Cookies	57
Corn Chips	72
Sugars
Fructose	22
Refined Sugar	64
Honey	91

Note: These numbers are general values, but may vary widely depending on other factors, including if and how they are cooked and whether they are combined with other foods.

COMMON FOODS

The Glycemic Index of Some Foods Based on 100 = a Glucose Tablet

Breads

Pumpernickel

Rye

White

Whole Wheat

Grains

Barley

Sweet Corn

Brown Rice

White Rice

Beans

Soy

Red Lentils

Kidney

Chickpeas

Baked

Dairy Products

Milk

Ice cream

Cereals

Oatmeal

All Bran

Swiss Muesli

Shredded Wheat

Corn Flakes

Puffed Rice

Pasta

Spaghetti (protein enriched)

Spaghetti

Macaroni

Fruit

Strawberries

Apple

Orange

Banana

Potatoes

Sweet

Yams

New

Mashed

Instant Mashed

White

Snacks

Potato Chips

Oatmeal Cookies

Corn Chips

Sugars

Fructose

Refined Sugar

Honey

Note: These numbers are general values, but may vary widely depending on other factors, including if and how they are cooked and whether they are combined with other foods.

The glycemic testing on ExtendBar was done by the Human Nutrition Unit at the University of Sydney in Australia — the leader in glycemic index research and testing for over 10 years.