Glycemic Loads of Some Common Foods (From Low to High)

Compared to 30 grams (one slice) of white bread

Food ItemDescriptionTypical servingGlycemic load (Percent of white bread)
Beef10 oz steak10 oz0
Pork2- 5oz chops10 oz0
Chicken1 Breast10 oz0
Fish8 oz fillet8 oz0
Cheese2″X2″X1″ Slice2 oz0
Butter1 tablespoon1/4 oz0
EggsTypical serving1-1/2 oz0
MargarineTypical serving1/4 oz0
Lettuce1 cup2-1/2 oz0
Spinach1 cup2-1/2 oz0
Cucumber1 cup6 oz0
Broccoli1/2 cup1-1/2 oz0
Peanuts1/4 cup1-1/4 oz7
Carrot (raw)1 Medium size3 oz11
Strawberries1 cup5-1/2 oz13
Tomato1 Medium size5 oz15
Peas1/4 cup1-1/2 oz16
Milk (whole)8oz glass8 oz27
Table Sugar1 round teaspoon1/6  oz28
Grapefruit1 half4-1/2 oz32
Kidney Beans1/2 cup3 oz40
Grapes1 cup (40 grapes)2-1/2 oz47
Peach1 Medium size4 oz47
Pineapple1 slice (3/4″  3-1/2″ wide)3 oz50
Pear1 Medium size6 oz57
Pinto beans1/2 cup3 oz57
Orange1 Medium size6 oz71
Apple1 Medium size5-1/2 oz78
Tortilla (wheat)1 medium size1-3/4 oz80
Banana1 Medium size3-1/4 oz85
All Bran1/2 cup1 oz85
Tortilla (corn)1 medium size1-1/4 oz85
LAB STANDARD: White bread30 gram-(1 slice-1/4″ thick)1 oz100
Grapefruit juice-unsweetened8 oz glass8 oz101
Orange juice-unsweetened8 oz glass8 oz119
Special K1 cup1oz133
Cheerios1 cup1 oz142
Grapenuts1 cup1 oz142
Chocolate cake1 slice (4″X4″X1″)3 oz154
Instant Oatmeal (cooked)1 cup8 oz154
Spaghetti1 cup5 oz166
Blueberry muffin2-1/2″ diameter2 oz169
Corn on the cob1 ear5-1/3 oz171
Macaroni1 cup5 oz181
Corn Flakes1 cup1 oz199
Doughnut1 Medium size2 oz205
English Muffin1 medium size2 oz208
Hamburger BunTop & bottom-5″diameter2-1/2 oz213
Coca-Cola12 oz can12 oz218
French FriesMedium serving5-1/4 oz219
Brown rice1 cup6-1/2 oz222
Raisin Bran1 cup2 oz227
Whole Wheat Bread2 slices-3/8″ thick2-3/4 oz234
Baked Potato1 medium5 oz246
White Bread2 slices-3/8″ thick2-3/4 oz260
White Rice1 cup6-1/2 oz283
Orange soda8 oz glass12  oz314
Bagel1 Medium size3-1/3 oz340
Pancake5″ diameter2-1/2 oz346
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