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 |
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Extend Nutrition Bars
|
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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 FOODSThe Glycemic Index of Some Foods Based on 100 = a Glucose Tablet |
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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 |
|
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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.