Low Glycemic Index Foods List

Complete list of 413 foods with low glycemic index (GI ≤55). Perfect for diabetes management, blood sugar control, and sustained energy throughout the day.

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Low GI foods help maintain stable blood sugar levels, making them ideal for diabetes management and prevention.

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Slow glucose absorption provides steady energy release, preventing energy crashes and hunger spikes.

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Low GI foods support cardiovascular health and may help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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Cream

Dairy

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
196
calories
3.7g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 2.7gFat: 19g

Cream - 30%

Dairy

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
296
calories
3.7g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 2.8gFat: 30g

Sour cream

Dairy

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
193
calories
3.7g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 2.7gFat: 19g

Cheese - Mozzarella, pressed cottage cheese, etc

Dairy

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
242
calories
1g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 18.8gFat: 18.1g

Cheddar

Dairy

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
402
calories
1.3g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 25gFat: 33g

Mutton - Lamb

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
203
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 16.3gFat: 15.3g

Boiled lamb

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
293
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 24.6gFat: 21.4g

Ham, sliced, sausages

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
234
calories
3g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 10gFat: 20g

Beef - steak, etc

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
108
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 18gFat: 4g

Boiled lean beef

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
190
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 25gFat: 7g

Boiled beef tongue

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
158
calories
0.8g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 12.6gFat: 11.3g

Beef brains

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
124
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 11.7gFat: 9.5g

Goose

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
412
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 15.2gFat: 39g

Turkey

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
197
calories
0.8g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 21.6gFat: 12g

Turkey - boiled

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
119
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 21.8gFat: 2.8g

Rabbit

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
199
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 20.7gFat: 12.9g

Rabbit - fried

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
155
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 25gFat: 6g

Boiled chicken breast

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
137
calories
1.8g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 29.8gFat: 5.9g

Chicken

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
165
calories
0.6g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 20.8gFat: 8.8g

Chicken - fried

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
145
calories
7g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 20gFat: 1g

Kidneys - braised

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
156
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 26.1gFat: 3.2g

Fat

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
797
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 2.4gFat: 89g

Fried pork

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
407
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 17.7gFat: 28.7g

Fat Pork

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
489
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 11.4gFat: 49.3g

Grilled pork

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
215
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 22.2gFat: 10.4g

Lean pork

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
316
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 16.4gFat: 27.8g

Veal

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
90
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 19.7gFat: 1.2g

Boiled veal

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
88
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 16.2gFat: 2.1g

Roast duck

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
407
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 23.2gFat: 19.5g

Duck

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
346
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 16.5gFat: 61.2g

Foie gras, goose liver paste - canned

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
412
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 15.2gFat: 39g

Chickens

Meat

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
156
calories
0.4g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 18.7gFat: 7.8g

Goose fat

Oils and Sauces

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
900
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 99.8g

Fat - animal, vegetable

Oils and Sauces

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
884
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 100g

Mayonnaise - homemade

Oils and Sauces

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
430
calories
4g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 0.5gFat: 46g

Margarine

Oils and Sauces

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
717
calories
0.7g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 0.2gFat: 81g

Butter

Oils and Sauces

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
717
calories
0.7g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 0.2gFat: 81g

Olive oil

Oils and Sauces

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
884
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 100g

Vegetable fat

Oils and Sauces

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
884
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 100g

Egg

Other

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
155
calories
1.1g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 13gFat: 11g

Salmon

Seafood

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
208
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 20gFat: 13g

Tuna

Seafood

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
132
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 28gFat: 1.3g

Red caviar

Seafood

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
263
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 32gFat: 15g

Seafood - oysters, shrimp, mussels, etc

Seafood

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
204
calories
1.9g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 29gFat: 8g

Stevia

Sweeteners

GI 0
Glycemic Index0 (Low)
0
55
70
100
18
calories
0.1g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Hemp seed - peeled

Spices

GI 4
Glycemic Index4 (Low)
0
55
70
100
553
calories
8.7g
carbs
0.3
GL
Protein: 31.5gFat: 48.7g

Crustaceans - lobster, crab, spiny lobster

Seafood

GI 5
Glycemic Index5 (Low)
0
55
70
100
97
calories
1g
carbs
0.1
GL
Protein: 20.3gFat: 1.3g

Basil

Spices

GI 5
Glycemic Index5 (Low)
0
55
70
100
22
calories
2.7g
carbs
0.1
GL
Protein: 3.2gFat: 0.6g

Balsamic vinegar

Spices

GI 5
Glycemic Index5 (Low)
0
55
70
100
237
calories
55g
carbs
2.8
GL
Protein: 1.5gFat: 0g

Vanilla

Spices

GI 5
Glycemic Index5 (Low)
0
55
70
100
260
calories
65g
carbs
3.3
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Cinnamon

Spices

GI 5
Glycemic Index5 (Low)
0
55
70
100
261
calories
57g
carbs
2.9
GL
Protein: 4gFat: 2g

Oregano

Spices

GI 5
Glycemic Index5 (Low)
0
55
70
100
333
calories
64.7g
carbs
3.2
GL
Protein: 11.3gFat: 10g

Spices - cinnamon

Spices

GI 5
Glycemic Index5 (Low)
0
55
70
100
247
calories
81g
carbs
4
GL
Protein: 4gFat: 1.2g

Caraway

Spices

GI 5
Glycemic Index5 (Low)
0
55
70
100
333
calories
11.9g
carbs
0.6
GL
Protein: 19.8gFat: 14.6g

Chickpeas

Greens

GI 10
Glycemic Index10 (Low)
0
55
70
100
364
calories
61g
carbs
6.1
GL
Protein: 19gFat: 6g

Horseradish

Spices

GI 10
Glycemic Index10 (Low)
0
55
70
100
56
calories
10.5g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 3.2gFat: 0.4g

Avocado

Vegetables

GI 10
Glycemic Index10 (Low)
0
55
70
100
160
calories
9g
carbs
0.9
GL
Protein: 2gFat: 15g

Butter - high fat

Oils and Sauces

GI 14
Glycemic Index14 (Low)
0
55
70
100
746
calories
0.8g
carbs
0.1
GL
Protein: 0.5gFat: 82g

Chicory

Beverages

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
21
calories
4.1g
carbs
0.6
GL
Protein: 1.7gFat: 0.2g

Tofu cheese

Dairy

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
73
calories
4.2g
carbs
0.6
GL
Protein: 8.1gFat: 0.6g

Yellow gooseberry

Fruits

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
43
calories
12g
carbs
1.8
GL
Protein: 0.7gFat: 0.2g

Black currant - fresh berry

Fruits

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
44
calories
7.3g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 1gFat: 0.4g

Grains - sprouted

Grains

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
198
calories
41.4g
carbs
6.2
GL
Protein: 7.5gFat: 1.3g

Bran - wheat, oat

Grains

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
320
calories
45.3g
carbs
6.8
GL
Protein: 18gFat: 7.7g

Soybeans

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
446
calories
30g
carbs
4.5
GL
Protein: 36gFat: 20g

Green peas

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
69
calories
10g
carbs
1.5
GL
Protein: 4gFat: 0.2g

Lettuce - fresh

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
14
calories
3g
carbs
0.5
GL
Protein: 0.9gFat: 0.1g

Onion - fresh

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
47
calories
10.4g
carbs
1.6
GL
Protein: 1.4gFat: 0g

Leek

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
33
calories
8.2g
carbs
1.2
GL
Protein: 2gFat: 0g

Shallot

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
72
calories
16.8g
carbs
2.5
GL
Protein: 2.5gFat: 0.1g

Parsley

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
36
calories
6.3g
carbs
0.9
GL
Protein: 3gFat: 0.8g

Salad - iceberg, leaf, arugula, etc.

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
25
calories
2.1g
carbs
0.3
GL
Protein: 2.6gFat: 0.7g

Beetroot

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
19
calories
3.7g
carbs
0.6
GL
Protein: 1.8gFat: 0.2g

Celery - fresh

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
12
calories
2.1g
carbs
0.3
GL
Protein: 0.9gFat: 0.1g

Soybean

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
446
calories
30g
carbs
4.5
GL
Protein: 36gFat: 20g

Asparagus

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
20
calories
3.9g
carbs
0.6
GL
Protein: 2.2gFat: 0.1g

Tempeh

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
193
calories
9g
carbs
1.4
GL
Protein: 19gFat: 11g

Tofu, bean curd

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
73
calories
0.6g
carbs
0.1
GL
Protein: 8.1gFat: 4.2g

Fennel

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
31
calories
7g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 1.2gFat: 0.2g

Spinach

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
22
calories
2g
carbs
0.3
GL
Protein: 2.9gFat: 0.3g

Sorrel

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
19
calories
0.3g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 1.5gFat: 2.9g

Endive

Greens

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
17
calories
0.3g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 1.3gFat: 0.2g

Mushrooms

Mushroom

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
26
calories
5.1g
carbs
0.8
GL
Protein: 2.5gFat: 0.2g

Peanut

Nuts

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
567
calories
16.1g
carbs
2.4
GL
Protein: 25.8gFat: 49.2g

Peanuts - Dry Roasted

Nuts

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
599
calories
15.3g
carbs
2.3
GL
Protein: 28gFat: 52.5g

Walnuts

Nuts

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
654
calories
7g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 15.2gFat: 65.2g

Pine nuts

Nuts

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
670
calories
19g
carbs
2.9
GL
Protein: 12gFat: 61g

Almond

Nuts

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
609
calories
13g
carbs
1.9
GL
Protein: 18.6gFat: 53.7g

Walnut

Nuts

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
654
calories
14g
carbs
2.1
GL
Protein: 15gFat: 65g

Hazelnut

Nuts

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
628
calories
17g
carbs
2.5
GL
Protein: 15gFat: 61g

Pistachios

Nuts

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
562
calories
28g
carbs
4.2
GL
Protein: 20gFat: 45g

Pesto - sauce

Oils and Sauces

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
454
calories
6g
carbs
0.9
GL
Protein: 5gFat: 45g

Ginger

Spices

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
17
calories
3.7g
carbs
0.6
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Carob - carob powder

Spices

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
212
calories
78g
carbs
11.7
GL
Protein: 4.4gFat: 1g

Lupine

Spices

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
371
calories
40.4g
carbs
6.1
GL
Protein: 36.2gFat: 9.7g

Vinegar

Spices

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
18
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Agave syrup

Sweeteners

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
310
calories
76g
carbs
11.4
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0.5g

Corn syrup

Sweeteners

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
286
calories
78g
carbs
11.7
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Broccoli

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
35
calories
3.1g
carbs
0.5
GL
Protein: 3.5gFat: 0.4g

Brussels sprouts - Fresh

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
36
calories
7.1g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 2.5gFat: 0.5g

Squash

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
24
calories
4.6g
carbs
0.7
GL
Protein: 0.6gFat: 0.3g

White cabbage

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
24
calories
5.8g
carbs
0.9
GL
Protein: 1.2gFat: 0.1g

Brussels sprouts

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
46
calories
2.3g
carbs
0.3
GL
Protein: 3.6gFat: 2.4g

Sauerkraut

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
29
calories
5g
carbs
0.8
GL
Protein: 1.7gFat: 0.1g

Cauliflower

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
25
calories
5.3g
carbs
0.8
GL
Protein: 2gFat: 0.1g

Pickled Cucumber

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
18
calories
4.6g
carbs
0.7
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Black olives

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
361
calories
32g
carbs
4.8
GL
Protein: 2.2gFat: 8.7g

Cucumber

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
15
calories
2.8g
carbs
0.4
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0.1g

Dill pickles

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
16
calories
1.3g
carbs
0.2
GL
Protein: 2.8gFat: 0g

Olives

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
115
calories
6.3g
carbs
0.9
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 10.7g

Sweet pepper

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
27
calories
5.3g
carbs
0.8
GL
Protein: 1.3gFat: 0g

Chilli

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
40
calories
9.5g
carbs
1.4
GL
Protein: 2gFat: 0.2g

Chilli Green - Fresh

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
40
calories
8g
carbs
1.2
GL
Protein: 2gFat: 0.2g

Rhubarb

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
13
calories
2.5g
carbs
0.4
GL
Protein: 0.7gFat: 0.1g

Radish

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
20
calories
3.4g
carbs
0.5
GL
Protein: 1.2gFat: 0.1g

Sweet pepper (red, green), paprika

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
33
calories
6.9g
carbs
1
GL
Protein: 1.3gFat: 0g

Salted cucumbers

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
11
calories
2.3g
carbs
0.3
GL
Protein: 0.3gFat: 0.2g

Cauliflower - Fresh

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
30
calories
5.4g
carbs
0.8
GL
Protein: 2.5gFat: 0.3g

Braised Cauliflower

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
29
calories
0.3g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 1.8gFat: 4g

Zucchini

Vegetables

GI 15
Glycemic Index15 (Low)
0
55
70
100
17
calories
3.1g
carbs
0.5
GL
Protein: 1.2gFat: 0.3g

Physalis

Fruits

GI 16
Glycemic Index16 (Low)
0
55
70
100
32
calories
3.9g
carbs
0.6
GL
Protein: 1gFat: 1g

Cocoa Powder - Sugar Free

Beverages

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
358
calories
21.8g
carbs
4.4
GL
Protein: 27.6gFat: 11.6g

Lemon juice - unsweetened

Beverages

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
16
calories
3g
carbs
0.6
GL
Protein: 0.9gFat: 0.1g

Soy yogurt - natural

Dairy

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
64
calories
8g
carbs
1.6
GL
Protein: 3.7gFat: 2g

Soya cream

Dairy

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
500
calories
64.4g
carbs
12.9
GL
Protein: 3.4gFat: 25.5g

Acerola, Barbados Cherry - fresh

Fruits

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
32
calories
0.3g
carbs
0.1
GL
Protein: 0.4gFat: 7.7g

Lemon - Fresh Fruit

Fruits

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
16
calories
3g
carbs
0.6
GL
Protein: 0.9gFat: 0.1g

Bamboo sprouts

Greens

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
27
calories
5g
carbs
1
GL
Protein: 2.6gFat: 0.3g

Soy sauce

Oils and Sauces

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
53
calories
4.9g
carbs
1
GL
Protein: 8gFat: 0.6g

Palm pulp

Other

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
354
calories
6.2g
carbs
1.2
GL
Protein: 3.4gFat: 33.5g

Fructose

Sweeteners

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
399
calories
99.8g
carbs
20
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa

Sweets

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
539
calories
48.2g
carbs
9.6
GL
Protein: 6.2gFat: 34.4g

Artichoke

Vegetables

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
28
calories
6g
carbs
1.2
GL
Protein: 1.2gFat: 0.1g

Eggplant

Vegetables

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
35
calories
8.7g
carbs
1.7
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0.2g

Capers

Vegetables

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
30
calories
4.2g
carbs
0.8
GL
Protein: 2.1gFat: 0.5g

Kohlrabi

Vegetables

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
42
calories
10.6g
carbs
2.1
GL
Protein: 2.8gFat: 0g

Chinese cabbage

Vegetables

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
12
calories
2.2g
carbs
0.4
GL
Protein: 1.1gFat: 0.2g

Ratatouille

Vegetables

GI 20
Glycemic Index20 (Low)
0
55
70
100
38
calories
5g
carbs
1
GL
Protein: 0.9gFat: 1.6g

Nuts - mix with raisins

Nuts

GI 21
Glycemic Index21 (Low)
0
55
70
100
483
calories
46.6g
carbs
9.8
GL
Protein: 11.2gFat: 27.9g

Grapefruit

Fruits

GI 22
Glycemic Index22 (Low)
0
55
70
100
35
calories
0.2g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 0.7gFat: 6.5g

Cashew nuts - salted

Nuts

GI 22
Glycemic Index22 (Low)
0
55
70
100
570
calories
30g
carbs
6.6
GL
Protein: 17gFat: 42g

Chocolate candy with sweeteners

Sweets

GI 23
Glycemic Index23 (Low)
0
55
70
100
547
calories
35.7g
carbs
8.2
GL
Protein: 6.9gFat: 52.4g

Dark chocolate

Sweets

GI 23
Glycemic Index23 (Low)
0
55
70
100
546
calories
60g
carbs
13.8
GL
Protein: 4.9gFat: 30.2g

Goat milk

Dairy

GI 24
Glycemic Index24 (Low)
0
55
70
100
69
calories
4.4g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 3.6gFat: 4.1g

Kefir low-fat

Dairy

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
30
calories
0.1g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 3gFat: 3.8g

Cherry plum

Fruits

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
27
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 0.2gFat: 6.4g

Cherry - sweet, fresh

Fruits

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
63
calories
16g
carbs
4
GL
Protein: 1.1gFat: 0.2g

Blueberry

Fruits

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
35
calories
8.2g
carbs
2
GL
Protein: 1gFat: 0g

Pomelo, sheddock - fresh

Fruits

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
32
calories
8.1g
carbs
2
GL
Protein: 0.6gFat: 0.1g

Blackberry - fresh berry

Fruits

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
43
calories
10g
carbs
2.5
GL
Protein: 1.4gFat: 0.5g

Strawberries - fresh berries

Fruits

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
32
calories
7.7g
carbs
1.9
GL
Protein: 0.7gFat: 0.3g

Raspberries - fresh berries

Fruits

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
53
calories
12g
carbs
3
GL
Protein: 1.2gFat: 0.7g

Cloudberry - fresh berries

Fruits

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
31
calories
6.8g
carbs
1.7
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0g

Red currant - fresh berry

Fruits

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
43
calories
7.7g
carbs
1.9
GL
Protein: 0.6gFat: 0.2g

Sweet cherry

Fruits

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
50
calories
0.4g
carbs
0.1
GL
Protein: 1.2gFat: 10.6g

Goji berries

Fruits

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
309
calories
53.4g
carbs
13.3
GL
Protein: 11.1gFat: 2.6g

Barley groats

Grains

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
324
calories
63.3g
carbs
15.8
GL
Protein: 10gFat: 1.3g

Soya flour

Grains

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
385
calories
17.9g
carbs
4.5
GL
Protein: 36.5gFat: 18.6g

Oat flour

Grains

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
68
calories
12g
carbs
3
GL
Protein: 2.4gFat: 1.4g

Perlovka

Grains

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
320
calories
73.7g
carbs
18.4
GL
Protein: 9.3gFat: 1.1g

Pumpkin Seeds)

Grains

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
446
calories
54g
carbs
13.5
GL
Protein: 19gFat: 19g

Peeled peas - fresh

Greens

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
341
calories
60g
carbs
15
GL
Protein: 25gFat: 1.2g

Mung Bean Mung

Greens

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
347
calories
63g
carbs
15.8
GL
Protein: 24gFat: 1.2g

Lentil sprouts

Greens

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
119
calories
22.1g
carbs
5.5
GL
Protein: 9gFat: 0.6g

Dill - fresh

Greens

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
38
calories
6.3g
carbs
1.6
GL
Protein: 2.5gFat: 0.5g

Hummus

Greens

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
166
calories
14g
carbs
3.5
GL
Protein: 8gFat: 10g

Lentils - green

Greens

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
300
calories
50g
carbs
12.5
GL
Protein: 24gFat: 1g

Acorns

Nuts

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
387
calories
41g
carbs
10.3
GL
Protein: 6gFat: 24g

Cashew nuts

Nuts

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
643
calories
12.6g
carbs
3.1
GL
Protein: 25.5gFat: 53.6g

Hazelnuts

Nuts

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
704
calories
9.9g
carbs
2.5
GL
Protein: 16.1gFat: 66.9g

Almond oil

Oils and Sauces

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
816
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 90.7g

Peanut Butter - Sugar Free

Sweets

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
567
calories
28g
carbs
7
GL
Protein: 26gFat: 49g

Chocolate 70% cocoa

Sweets

GI 25
Glycemic Index25 (Low)
0
55
70
100
549
calories
36g
carbs
9
GL
Protein: 9.1gFat: 39g

Skim milk

Dairy

GI 27
Glycemic Index27 (Low)
0
55
70
100
31
calories
0.2g
carbs
0.1
GL
Protein: 3gFat: 4.7g

Whole milk 3%

Dairy

GI 27
Glycemic Index27 (Low)
0
55
70
100
64
calories
4.6g
carbs
1.2
GL
Protein: 3.3gFat: 3.7g

Almond milk

Dairy

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
51
calories
13g
carbs
3.9
GL
Protein: 18.6gFat: 53.7g

Soya milk

Dairy

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
54
calories
6g
carbs
1.8
GL
Protein: 3.3gFat: 1.8g

Skim cheese

Dairy

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
71
calories
1.3g
carbs
0.4
GL
Protein: 16.5gFat: 0g

Cream - 10%

Dairy

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
118
calories
10g
carbs
3
GL
Protein: 2.8gFat: 3.7g

Chees Feta

Dairy

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
264
calories
4.1g
carbs
1.2
GL
Protein: 14gFat: 21g

Cottage cheese

Dairy

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
103
calories
2.7g
carbs
0.8
GL
Protein: 12.5gFat: 4.5g

Cottage cheese 9% fat

Dairy

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
185
calories
9g
carbs
2.7
GL
Protein: 14gFat: 2g

Low-fat cottage cheese

Dairy

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
88
calories
1g
carbs
0.3
GL
Protein: 18gFat: 1.2g

Pear - fresh fruit

Fruits

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
75
calories
15.5g
carbs
4.7
GL
Protein: 0.6gFat: 0.1g

Mandarin

Fruits

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
53
calories
13g
carbs
3.9
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0.3g

Passion fruit

Fruits

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
97
calories
23g
carbs
6.9
GL
Protein: 2.2gFat: 0.7g

Sea buckthorn

Fruits

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
52
calories
2.5g
carbs
0.8
GL
Protein: 0.9gFat: 5g

Pomelo

Fruits

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
38
calories
10g
carbs
3
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0g

Passion fruit, granadilla - fresh

Fruits

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
68
calories
13.4g
carbs
4
GL
Protein: 2.4gFat: 0.4g

Tangerines, tangerines, satsuma - fresh

Fruits

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
53
calories
13g
carbs
3.9
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0.3g

Soy vermicelli

Grains

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
330
calories
82g
carbs
24.6
GL
Protein: 0.1gFat: 0.1g

Chia Seeds - Dried

Grains

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
512
calories
42.1g
carbs
12.6
GL
Protein: 16.5gFat: 30.7g

Barley flour

Grains

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
284
calories
56.1g
carbs
16.8
GL
Protein: 10gFat: 1.6g

String Beans - Fresh

Greens

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
24
calories
3.6g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 2gFat: 0.2g

Green beans

Greens

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
31
calories
7g
carbs
2.1
GL
Protein: 1.8gFat: 0.1g

Lentils - yellow

Greens

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
332
calories
65.5g
carbs
19.6
GL
Protein: 22.3gFat: 1g

Sausages

Meat

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
332
calories
1.9g
carbs
0.6
GL
Protein: 10.1gFat: 31.6g

Lentil soup

Soups

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
56
calories
8g
carbs
2.4
GL
Protein: 3.7gFat: 1.1g

Garlic

Spices

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
143
calories
29.9g
carbs
9
GL
Protein: 6.5gFat: 0.5g

Marmalade - Sugar Free

Sweets

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
284
calories
73.9g
carbs
22.2
GL
Protein: 0.3gFat: 0.1g

Carrot - Fresh

Vegetables

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
41
calories
6.8g
carbs
2
GL
Protein: 0.9gFat: 0.2g

Tomatoes - Fresh

Vegetables

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
24
calories
3.8g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 1.1gFat: 0.2g

Turnip - Raw

Vegetables

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
30
calories
6.2g
carbs
1.9
GL
Protein: 1.5gFat: 0.1g

Beetroot - Fresh

Vegetables

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
43
calories
8.8g
carbs
2.6
GL
Protein: 1.5gFat: 0.1g

Scorzonera - Kozelec

Vegetables

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
17
calories
1g
carbs
0.3
GL
Protein: 1gFat: 1g

Tomatoes

Vegetables

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
24
calories
3.8g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 1.1gFat: 0.2g

Turnip, Fresh Turnip

Vegetables

GI 30
Glycemic Index30 (Low)
0
55
70
100
28
calories
6g
carbs
1.8
GL
Protein: 1gFat: 0g

Kefir - 1% fat

Dairy

GI 31
Glycemic Index31 (Low)
0
55
70
100
37
calories
4g
carbs
1.2
GL
Protein: 3gFat: 1g

Milk

Dairy

GI 31
Glycemic Index31 (Low)
0
55
70
100
53
calories
5g
carbs
1.6
GL
Protein: 3gFat: 2.5g

Natural milk

Dairy

GI 32
Glycemic Index32 (Low)
0
55
70
100
60
calories
4.2g
carbs
1.3
GL
Protein: 3.1gFat: 4.8g

Macaroons, Coconut Flour

Grains

GI 32
Glycemic Index32 (Low)
0
55
70
100
433
calories
56.6g
carbs
18.1
GL
Protein: 3.3gFat: 23.3g

Fettuccine

Grains

GI 32
Glycemic Index32 (Low)
0
55
70
100
384
calories
67.6g
carbs
21.6
GL
Protein: 14.1gFat: 4.4g

Fat-free yogurt

Dairy

GI 33
Glycemic Index33 (Low)
0
55
70
100
56
calories
7.6g
carbs
2.5
GL
Protein: 5.7gFat: 0.2g

Cream - 18%

Dairy

GI 33
Glycemic Index33 (Low)
0
55
70
100
189
calories
3.8g
carbs
1.3
GL
Protein: 2.9gFat: 18g

White beans - boiled

Greens

GI 33
Glycemic Index33 (Low)
0
55
70
100
140
calories
25g
carbs
8.3
GL
Protein: 9.3gFat: 0.5g

Lotus - root powder

Spices

GI 33
Glycemic Index33 (Low)
0
55
70
100
74
calories
12.3g
carbs
4.1
GL
Protein: 2.6gFat: 0.1g

Chocolate milk

Dairy

GI 34
Glycemic Index34 (Low)
0
55
70
100
88
calories
10.9g
carbs
3.7
GL
Protein: 3.3gFat: 3.6g

Whole milk

Dairy

GI 34
Glycemic Index34 (Low)
0
55
70
100
63
calories
4.6g
carbs
1.6
GL
Protein: 3.1gFat: 3.6g

Apricot

Fruits

GI 34
Glycemic Index34 (Low)
0
55
70
100
48
calories
11.1g
carbs
3.8
GL
Protein: 1.4gFat: 0.4g

Whole Grain - Rye

Grains

GI 34
Glycemic Index34 (Low)
0
55
70
100
283
calories
55.8g
carbs
19
GL
Protein: 9.9gFat: 2.2g

Cooked sausage

Meat

GI 34
Glycemic Index34 (Low)
0
55
70
100
300
calories
28g
carbs
9.5
GL
Protein: 12gFat: 3g

Germinated bread

Baked Products

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
204
calories
36.4g
carbs
12.7
GL
Protein: 6.8gFat: 3.1g

Tomato juice

Beverages

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
17
calories
4.2g
carbs
1.5
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0.1g

Yogurt

Dairy

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
82
calories
4.7g
carbs
1.6
GL
Protein: 9.1gFat: 3.4g

Yogurt 1.5% natural

Dairy

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
47
calories
1.5g
carbs
0.5
GL
Protein: 5gFat: 3.5g

Ice cream - with fructose

Dairy

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
391
calories
27g
carbs
9.4
GL
Protein: 10.7gFat: 26.5g

Soya milk ice cream

Dairy

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
180
calories
17g
carbs
6
GL
Protein: 10.9gFat: 7.3g

Chinese noodles

Fast food

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
336
calories
67g
carbs
23.4
GL
Protein: 12gFat: 1g

Quince - fresh fruit

Fruits

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
40
calories
9.8g
carbs
3.4
GL
Protein: 0.6gFat: 0.5g

Orange - fresh fruit

Fruits

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
47
calories
11.7g
carbs
4.1
GL
Protein: 0.9gFat: 0.1g

Pomegranate - fresh

Fruits

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
83
calories
19g
carbs
6.7
GL
Protein: 1.7gFat: 0g

Fresh Fig

Fruits

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
74
calories
19.2g
carbs
6.7
GL
Protein: 0.7gFat: 0.3g

Dried apricots

Fruits

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
260
calories
60.7g
carbs
21.2
GL
Protein: 3.5gFat: 1.4g

Nectarine - fresh fruit

Fruits

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
48
calories
11.8g
carbs
4.1
GL
Protein: 0.9gFat: 0.2g

Prickly pear - fresh fruit

Fruits

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
41
calories
9.6g
carbs
3.4
GL
Protein: 0.7gFat: 0.5g

Peach - fresh fruit

Fruits

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
46
calories
11.3g
carbs
4
GL
Protein: 0.9gFat: 0.1g

Dried Peaches

Fruits

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
254
calories
57.7g
carbs
20.2
GL
Protein: 3gFat: 0.4g

Plums - fresh

Fruits

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
46
calories
11g
carbs
3.9
GL
Protein: 0.7gFat: 0.3g

Dried apples

Fruits

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
231
calories
59g
carbs
20.6
GL
Protein: 2.2gFat: 0.1g

Applesauce - unsweetened

Fruits

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
42
calories
11.3g
carbs
4
GL
Protein: 0.2gFat: 0.1g

Amaranth seeds - unprepared

Grains

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
370
calories
57g
carbs
19.9
GL
Protein: 14gFat: 6g

Durum wheat vermicelli

Grains

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
112
calories
23.1g
carbs
8.1
GL
Protein: 3.4gFat: 0.4g

Quinoa - cooked

Grains

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
120
calories
21g
carbs
7.3
GL
Protein: 4.4gFat: 1.9g

Fresh corn

Grains

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
148
calories
5g
carbs
1.8
GL
Protein: 2.2gFat: 13g

Linen

Grains

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
469
calories
27.7g
carbs
9.7
GL
Protein: 21.8gFat: 39.5g

Chickpea flour

Grains

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
337
calories
66g
carbs
23.1
GL
Protein: 10.9gFat: 2.9g

Sunflower - seeds

Grains

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
584
calories
20g
carbs
7
GL
Protein: 21gFat: 51g

Wild rice - black

Grains

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
101
calories
21g
carbs
7.3
GL
Protein: 4.1gFat: 0.4g

White beans

Greens

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
334
calories
61g
carbs
21.4
GL
Protein: 22gFat: 1g

Peas - green, fresh

Greens

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
73
calories
12.8g
carbs
4.5
GL
Protein: 5gFat: 0.2g

Chickpeas - canned

Greens

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
125
calories
19.5g
carbs
6.8
GL
Protein: 7.2gFat: 3.4g

Plain, Spotted Beans - Fresh

Greens

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
102
calories
16.9g
carbs
5.9
GL
Protein: 7gFat: 0.5g

Motley beans, borlotti, roman beans

Greens

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
335
calories
35.3g
carbs
12.4
GL
Protein: 23gFat: 1.2g

Azuki Beans

Greens

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
329
calories
62.9g
carbs
22
GL
Protein: 19.9gFat: 0.5g

Red beans

Greens

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
310
calories
52.7g
carbs
18.4
GL
Protein: 21gFat: 1.6g

White almond paste, puree without sweeteners

Nuts

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
458
calories
47.8g
carbs
16.7
GL
Protein: 9gFat: 27.7g

Mashed Tomato

Oils and Sauces

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
38
calories
9g
carbs
3.1
GL
Protein: 1.7gFat: 0.2g

Tomato sauce - natural, sugar free

Oils and Sauces

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
21
calories
3.8g
carbs
1.3
GL
Protein: 1.1gFat: 0.2g

Yeast

Other

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
105
calories
18g
carbs
6.3
GL
Protein: 8gFat: 1.9g

Brewer's yeast

Other

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
75
calories
2.7g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 12.7gFat: 0g

Dijon mustard

Spices

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
165
calories
9.5g
carbs
3.3
GL
Protein: 9.6gFat: 9.7g

Sesame

Spices

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
573
calories
23g
carbs
8.1
GL
Protein: 18gFat: 50g

Sesame seed

Spices

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
565
calories
12.2g
carbs
4.3
GL
Protein: 19.4gFat: 48.7g

Flaxseed

Spices

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
534
calories
1.6g
carbs
0.6
GL
Protein: 18.3gFat: 42.2g

Poppy seed

Spices

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
525
calories
28g
carbs
9.8
GL
Protein: 18gFat: 42g

Coconut Sugar

Sweeteners

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
19
calories
5g
carbs
1.8
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Almond paste - Sugar Free

Sweets

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
458
calories
43g
carbs
15.1
GL
Protein: 9gFat: 27.7g

Tomatoes - Dried

Vegetables

GI 35
Glycemic Index35 (Low)
0
55
70
100
170
calories
29g
carbs
10.2
GL
Protein: 6.3gFat: 4.3g

Kefir - regular

Dairy

GI 36
Glycemic Index36 (Low)
0
55
70
100
56
calories
4g
carbs
1.4
GL
Protein: 2.8gFat: 3.2g

An Apple

Fruits

GI 36
Glycemic Index36 (Low)
0
55
70
100
52
calories
14g
carbs
5
GL
Protein: 0.3gFat: 0.2g

Mushrooms - cooked

Mushroom

GI 36
Glycemic Index36 (Low)
0
55
70
100
28
calories
5.3g
carbs
1.9
GL
Protein: 2.2gFat: 0.5g

Tomato soup

Soups

GI 38
Glycemic Index38 (Low)
0
55
70
100
30
calories
7g
carbs
2.7
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0.3g

Buckwheat pancakes

Baked Products

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
215
calories
9g
carbs
3.6
GL
Protein: 6gFat: 25.6g

Shortbread cookies - Integral Flour, Sugar Free

Baked Products

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
398
calories
43g
carbs
17.2
GL
Protein: 22gFat: 23g

Pumpkin bread

Baked Products

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
211
calories
42.6g
carbs
17
GL
Protein: 5.5gFat: 2.4g

Carrot Juice - unsweetened

Beverages

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
28
calories
6.4g
carbs
2.6
GL
Protein: 1.1gFat: 0.1g

Dry cider

Beverages

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
117
calories
28.9g
carbs
11.6
GL
Protein: 0.2gFat: 0.3g

Chicory - drink

Beverages

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
11
calories
2.8g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 0.1gFat: 0g

Apple cider - brut

Beverages

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
33
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 26.1g

Apple Juice - unsweetened

Beverages

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
49
calories
12.2g
carbs
4.9
GL
Protein: 0.1gFat: 0.1g

Coconut Milk

Dairy

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
197
calories
2.8g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 2gFat: 21.3g

Quince - canned, jelly without sugar

Fruits

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
45
calories
9.6g
carbs
3.8
GL
Protein: 0.6gFat: 0.5g

Melon pear - pepino

Fruits

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
80
calories
20g
carbs
8
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Pepino, melon pear

Fruits

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
80
calories
20g
carbs
8
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Dried dates

Fruits

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
292
calories
69.2g
carbs
27.7
GL
Protein: 2.5gFat: 0.5g

Prunes

Fruits

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
240
calories
64g
carbs
25.6
GL
Protein: 2.2gFat: 0.4g

Kamut, Egyptian Wheat - cooked

Grains

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
342
calories
63.5g
carbs
25.4
GL
Protein: 13.9gFat: 2g

Buckwheat porridge

Grains

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
163
calories
31g
carbs
12.4
GL
Protein: 6gFat: 2g

Quinoa - unprepared

Grains

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
368
calories
57.1g
carbs
22.8
GL
Protein: 14.1gFat: 6g

Whole Wheat Pasta

Grains

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
124
calories
26.5g
carbs
10.6
GL
Protein: 5.3gFat: 0.5g

Buckwheat Pasta

Grains

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
350
calories
70.9g
carbs
28.4
GL
Protein: 14.1gFat: 1g

Buckwheat flour

Grains

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
335
calories
70.6g
carbs
28.2
GL
Protein: 12.6gFat: 3.1g

Quinoa flour

Grains

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
368
calories
57.2g
carbs
22.9
GL
Protein: 14.1gFat: 6g

Whole grain pasta made by al dente

Grains

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
237
calories
36.5g
carbs
14.6
GL
Protein: 8.4gFat: 0.4g

Spelled wheat

Grains

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
337
calories
61.2g
carbs
24.5
GL
Protein: 14.7gFat: 2.2g

Whole Grain Spaghetti

Grains

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
124
calories
26.5g
carbs
10.6
GL
Protein: 5.3gFat: 0.5g

Beans, fava - raw

Greens

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
88
calories
18g
carbs
7.2
GL
Protein: 8gFat: 0.7g

Falafel - from beans, fava

Greens

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
121
calories
21g
carbs
8.4
GL
Protein: 6gFat: 1g

Peanut Oil - Sugar Free

Oils and Sauces

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
589
calories
21.6g
carbs
8.6
GL
Protein: 24.1gFat: 49.9g

Coconut milk - raw

Oils and Sauces

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
197
calories
2.8g
carbs
1.1
GL
Protein: 2gFat: 21.3g

Ravioli from durum wheat

Other

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
255
calories
29g
carbs
11.6
GL
Protein: 15gFat: 8g

Tahin

Other

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
595
calories
21g
carbs
8.4
GL
Protein: 17gFat: 54g

Sesame paste, tahini

Spices

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
575
calories
12.2g
carbs
4.9
GL
Protein: 19.4gFat: 48.7g

Sorbet - Sugar Free

Sweets

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
50
calories
12g
carbs
4.8
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Eggplant Caviar

Vegetables

GI 40
Glycemic Index40 (Low)
0
55
70
100
146
calories
13.3g
carbs
5.3
GL
Protein: 1.7gFat: 5.1g

Apple juice

Beverages

GI 41
Glycemic Index41 (Low)
0
55
70
100
46
calories
11g
carbs
4.5
GL
Protein: 0.1gFat: 0.1g

Chips, corn, salted

Fast food

GI 42
Glycemic Index42 (Low)
0
55
70
100
497
calories
61g
carbs
25.6
GL
Protein: 7gFat: 25g

Pears - dried

Fruits

GI 43
Glycemic Index43 (Low)
0
55
70
100
249
calories
62.6g
carbs
26.9
GL
Protein: 2.3gFat: 0.6g

Urad bean - steamed

Greens

GI 43
Glycemic Index43 (Low)
0
55
70
100
347
calories
63g
carbs
27.1
GL
Protein: 24gFat: 1.2g

Lentil soup puree

Soups

GI 44
Glycemic Index44 (Low)
0
55
70
100
108
calories
15g
carbs
6.6
GL
Protein: 7.6gFat: 2g

White chocolate

Sweets

GI 44
Glycemic Index44 (Low)
0
55
70
100
539
calories
59.2g
carbs
26
GL
Protein: 5.9gFat: 31.1g

Pumpernickel bread

Baked Products

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
250
calories
48g
carbs
21.6
GL
Protein: 9gFat: 3.1g

Orange juice - freshly squeezed and sugar free

Beverages

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
46
calories
10.6g
carbs
4.8
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0.3g

Grape Juice - unsweetened

Beverages

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
60
calories
15.4g
carbs
6.9
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Grapefruit juice - unsweetened

Beverages

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
28
calories
6.1g
carbs
2.7
GL
Protein: 3gFat: 0g

Grapefruit juice - sugar free

Beverages

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
40
calories
10g
carbs
4.5
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Curd

Dairy

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
340
calories
23g
carbs
10.3
GL
Protein: 7gFat: 10g

Dessert Banana - Green

Fruits

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
137
calories
34.9g
carbs
15.7
GL
Protein: 1.5gFat: 0.7g

Platano - raw

Fruits

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
122
calories
32g
carbs
14.4
GL
Protein: 1.3gFat: 0.4g

Grapes, green - raw

Fruits

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
52
calories
12g
carbs
5.4
GL
Protein: 1gFat: 0g

Grapes, red - raw

Fruits

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
69
calories
18g
carbs
8.1
GL
Protein: 0.7gFat: 0.2g

Cranberries - fresh

Fruits

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
46
calories
12.2g
carbs
5.5
GL
Protein: 0.4gFat: 0.1g

Plantano - Raw

Fruits

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
122
calories
30.2g
carbs
13.6
GL
Protein: 1.3gFat: 0.4g

Wild rice

Grains

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
357
calories
75g
carbs
33.8
GL
Protein: 15gFat: 1.1g

Cereals, whole - sugar free

Grains

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
350
calories
60.6g
carbs
27.3
GL
Protein: 18.1gFat: 1.5g

Capellini - pasta

Grains

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
364
calories
73g
carbs
32.9
GL
Protein: 12gFat: 1.9g

Kamut flour

Grains

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
333
calories
72g
carbs
32.4
GL
Protein: 15.6gFat: 1.7g

Spelled flour

Grains

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
361
calories
67.8g
carbs
30.5
GL
Protein: 17gFat: 2.4g

Whole grain rye flour

Grains

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
309
calories
64.2g
carbs
28.9
GL
Protein: 11.3gFat: 1.8g

Whole Grain Wheat

Grains

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
305
calories
59.5g
carbs
26.8
GL
Protein: 11.8gFat: 2.2g

Wheat flakes

Grains

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
340
calories
61g
carbs
27.4
GL
Protein: 11gFat: 2.6g

Rye flakes

Grains

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
343
calories
82.6g
carbs
37.2
GL
Protein: 6.4gFat: 3.2g

Unpeeled Basmati Rice

Grains

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
125
calories
36g
carbs
16.2
GL
Protein: 2.7gFat: 0.7g

Spaghetti al dente

Grains

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
271
calories
47.8g
carbs
21.5
GL
Protein: 9.3gFat: 0.7g

Green peas - canned

Greens

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
40
calories
6.5g
carbs
2.9
GL
Protein: 3.1gFat: 0.2g

Coconut

Nuts

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
97
calories
1.7g
carbs
0.8
GL
Protein: 1.5gFat: 9.3g

Broccoli - Cooked

Vegetables

GI 45
Glycemic Index45 (Low)
0
55
70
100
45
calories
7g
carbs
3.1
GL
Protein: 3gFat: 1g

Ice cream - skim, vanilla

Dairy

GI 46
Glycemic Index46 (Low)
0
55
70
100
138
calories
30.1g
carbs
13.8
GL
Protein: 4.5gFat: 0g

Soup with chicken and mushrooms

Soups

GI 46
Glycemic Index46 (Low)
0
55
70
100
27
calories
1.5g
carbs
0.7
GL
Protein: 3.7gFat: 0.7g

Banana pie

Baked Products

GI 47
Glycemic Index47 (Low)
0
55
70
100
257
calories
36.4g
carbs
17.1
GL
Protein: 4.7gFat: 10.3g

Oatmeal bread

Baked Products

GI 47
Glycemic Index47 (Low)
0
55
70
100
226
calories
40.8g
carbs
19.2
GL
Protein: 7.1gFat: 3.2g

Fruit bread

Baked Products

GI 47
Glycemic Index47 (Low)
0
55
70
100
370
calories
52g
carbs
24.4
GL
Protein: 7.6gFat: 7.4g

Canned Grapefruit

Fruits

GI 47
Glycemic Index47 (Low)
0
55
70
100
36
calories
9.1g
carbs
4.3
GL
Protein: 0.6gFat: 0.1g

Tangerine - canned

Fruits

GI 47
Glycemic Index47 (Low)
0
55
70
100
37
calories
8.9g
carbs
4.2
GL
Protein: 0.6gFat: 0.3g

Lasagna

Grains

GI 47
Glycemic Index47 (Low)
0
55
70
100
135
calories
15g
carbs
7
GL
Protein: 7gFat: 5g

Orange juice

Beverages

GI 48
Glycemic Index48 (Low)
0
55
70
100
45
calories
10g
carbs
4.8
GL
Protein: 0.7gFat: 0.2g

Banana

Fruits

GI 48
Glycemic Index48 (Low)
0
55
70
100
88
calories
21g
carbs
10.1
GL
Protein: 1.5gFat: 0.5g

Bananas - Dried

Fruits

GI 48
Glycemic Index48 (Low)
0
55
70
100
346
calories
88.3g
carbs
42.4
GL
Protein: 3.9gFat: 1.8g

Sweet corn

Greens

GI 48
Glycemic Index48 (Low)
0
55
70
100
96
calories
18.6g
carbs
8.9
GL
Protein: 3.4gFat: 1.5g

Sushi, salmon

Other

GI 48
Glycemic Index48 (Low)
0
55
70
100
129
calories
15.2g
carbs
7.3
GL
Protein: 9.2gFat: 3.6g

Taro

Other

GI 48
Glycemic Index48 (Low)
0
55
70
100
112
calories
26.5g
carbs
12.7
GL
Protein: 1.5gFat: 0.2g

Tortilla, White Corn

Grains

GI 49
Glycemic Index49 (Low)
0
55
70
100
286
calories
47.2g
carbs
23.1
GL
Protein: 7gFat: 7.7g

Omelette

Other

GI 49
Glycemic Index49 (Low)
0
55
70
100
210
calories
15g
carbs
7.3
GL
Protein: 14gFat: 2.1g

Milk chocolate

Sweets

GI 49
Glycemic Index49 (Low)
0
55
70
100
535
calories
59g
carbs
28.9
GL
Protein: 8gFat: 30g

Chocolate

Sweets

GI 49
Glycemic Index49 (Low)
0
55
70
100
546
calories
61g
carbs
29.9
GL
Protein: 4.9gFat: 31g

Cookies - Whole Grain Flour, Sugar Free

Baked Products

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
273
calories
46.8g
carbs
23.4
GL
Protein: 10gFat: 5.6g

Buckwheat bread

Baked Products

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
228
calories
45.8g
carbs
22.9
GL
Protein: 7.1gFat: 2.5g

Pineapple Juice - unsweetened

Beverages

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
56
calories
13.6g
carbs
6.8
GL
Protein: 0.4gFat: 0.1g

Coffee beans

Beverages

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
2
calories
0.3g
carbs
0.1
GL
Protein: 0.2gFat: 0g

Cranberry Juice - unsweetened

Beverages

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
58
calories
14.5g
carbs
7.3
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0.1g

Pineapple juice - sugar free

Beverages

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
53
calories
12.8g
carbs
6.4
GL
Protein: 0.3gFat: 0.1g

Pear juice

Beverages

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
46
calories
11g
carbs
5.5
GL
Protein: 0.4gFat: 0.3g

Cranberry juice - sugar free

Beverages

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
58
calories
14.5g
carbs
7.3
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0.1g

Apple juice - sugar free

Beverages

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
47
calories
11.3g
carbs
5.7
GL
Protein: 0.1gFat: 0.1g

Dried Fig

Fruits

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
257
calories
57.9g
carbs
28.9
GL
Protein: 3.1gFat: 0.8g

Kiwi

Fruits

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
61
calories
14.7g
carbs
7.3
GL
Protein: 1.1gFat: 0.5g

Lychee - fresh fruit

Fruits

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
66
calories
15.2g
carbs
7.6
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0.4g

Persimmon, persimmon eastern - fresh

Fruits

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
66
calories
15.3g
carbs
7.7
GL
Protein: 0.5gFat: 0.3g

Buckwheat

Grains

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
277
calories
44g
carbs
22
GL
Protein: 8gFat: 8g

Energy bar - sugar free

Grains

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
342
calories
46.7g
carbs
23.4
GL
Protein: 8.8gFat: 14.9g

Pasta

Grains

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
158
calories
30.9g
carbs
15.4
GL
Protein: 5.8gFat: 0.9g

Pasta from durum wheat

Grains

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
111
calories
23.1g
carbs
11.6
GL
Protein: 3.4gFat: 0.4g

Muesli - sugar free

Grains

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
254
calories
47.3g
carbs
23.6
GL
Protein: 6.6gFat: 3.2g

Wholemeal Pasta

Grains

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
352
calories
64.2g
carbs
32.1
GL
Protein: 13.9gFat: 2.9g

Rye flour - medium grinding

Grains

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
280
calories
55.9g
carbs
27.9
GL
Protein: 9.4gFat: 2.3g

Basmati Rice

Grains

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
340
calories
75g
carbs
37.5
GL
Protein: 9.5gFat: 0.2g

Brown rice

Grains

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
337
calories
72.9g
carbs
36.5
GL
Protein: 7.4gFat: 1.8g

Roast beef liver

Meat

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
199
calories
0g
carbs
0
GL
Protein: 22.9gFat: 3.9g

Pork cutlets

Meat

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
262
calories
19.6g
carbs
9.8
GL
Protein: 11.7gFat: 9.6g

Surimi - minced fish in crab sticks

Seafood

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
99
calories
6.8g
carbs
3.4
GL
Protein: 15.2gFat: 0.9g

Muesli Bar - Gluten Free

Sweets

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
285
calories
74.3g
carbs
37.1
GL
Protein: 2.9gFat: 0g

Sherbet

Sweets

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
368
calories
55.2g
carbs
27.6
GL
Protein: 5.7gFat: 13.9g

Jerusalem artichoke - Fresh

Vegetables

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
61
calories
12.8g
carbs
6.4
GL
Protein: 2.1gFat: 0.1g

Chayote - Mexican cucumber, mashed from it

Vegetables

GI 50
Glycemic Index50 (Low)
0
55
70
100
19
calories
4.5g
carbs
2.3
GL
Protein: 0.8gFat: 0.1g

Multi grain cookies

Baked Products

GI 51
Glycemic Index51 (Low)
0
55
70
100
429
calories
65.1g
carbs
33.2
GL
Protein: 11gFat: 17.9g

Peas - frozen, boiled

Greens

GI 51
Glycemic Index51 (Low)
0
55
70
100
60
calories
9g
carbs
4.6
GL
Protein: 6gFat: 0.8g

Jam

Sweets

GI 51
Glycemic Index51 (Low)
0
55
70
100
376
calories
93.1g
carbs
47.5
GL
Protein: 0.5gFat: 0.1g

Strawberry Jam - Low Sugar

Sweets

GI 51
Glycemic Index51 (Low)
0
55
70
100
246
calories
61g
carbs
31.1
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Sweet yogurt

Dairy

GI 52
Glycemic Index52 (Low)
0
55
70
100
71
calories
9.1g
carbs
4.7
GL
Protein: 2.8gFat: 2.5g

Fruit yogurt

Dairy

GI 52
Glycemic Index52 (Low)
0
55
70
100
105
calories
2.8g
carbs
1.5
GL
Protein: 5.1gFat: 15.7g

Instant noodles

Fast food

GI 52
Glycemic Index52 (Low)
0
55
70
100
448
calories
56.7g
carbs
29.5
GL
Protein: 8.8gFat: 20.7g

Spaghetti bolognese

Grains

GI 52
Glycemic Index52 (Low)
0
55
70
100
191
calories
19.1g
carbs
9.9
GL
Protein: 9.5gFat: 8.1g

Parsley - cooked

Greens

GI 52
Glycemic Index52 (Low)
0
55
70
100
36
calories
6.3g
carbs
3.3
GL
Protein: 3gFat: 0.8g

Blueberries

Fruits

GI 53
Glycemic Index53 (Low)
0
55
70
100
44
calories
7.6g
carbs
4
GL
Protein: 1.1gFat: 0.4g

Orache

Greens

GI 53
Glycemic Index53 (Low)
0
55
70
100
368
calories
64.2g
carbs
34
GL
Protein: 14.1gFat: 6.1g

Butter cookies - Flour, Butter, Sugar

Baked Products

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
549
calories
53g
carbs
29.1
GL
Protein: 7gFat: 18g

Oatmeal cookies

Baked Products

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
437
calories
71.8g
carbs
39.5
GL
Protein: 6.5gFat: 14.4g

Grape juice - sugar free

Beverages

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
65
calories
17g
carbs
9.3
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Popcorn

Fast food

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
375
calories
74g
carbs
40.7
GL
Protein: 11gFat: 4.3g

Canned pears

Fruits

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
65
calories
15.6g
carbs
8.6
GL
Protein: 0.2gFat: 0g

Medlar japanese plum

Fruits

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
47
calories
10.4g
carbs
5.7
GL
Protein: 0.4gFat: 0.2g

Peach - canned in syrup

Fruits

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
68
calories
14.7g
carbs
8.1
GL
Protein: 0.3gFat: 0.1g

White corn, sweet corn, frozen corn

Grains

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
86
calories
19g
carbs
10.4
GL
Protein: 3.2gFat: 1.1g

Bulgur

Grains

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
83
calories
18.6g
carbs
10.2
GL
Protein: 3.1gFat: 0.2g

Red rice

Grains

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
362
calories
70.5g
carbs
38.8
GL
Protein: 10.5gFat: 2.5g

Spaghetti - well cooked

Grains

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
112
calories
23.2g
carbs
12.8
GL
Protein: 3.5gFat: 0.4g

Tagliatelle - well cooked

Grains

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
374
calories
63.3g
carbs
34.8
GL
Protein: 21.7gFat: 2.2g

Sushi

Other

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
158
calories
21.1g
carbs
11.6
GL
Protein: 4.3gFat: 4.9g

Mustard with sugar

Spices

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
90
calories
10.8g
carbs
5.9
GL
Protein: 7.4gFat: 2g

Ketchup

Spices

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
98
calories
25.5g
carbs
14
GL
Protein: 1.8gFat: 0.3g

Cassava - bitter, sweet

Spices

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
159
calories
38g
carbs
20.9
GL
Protein: 1.4gFat: 0.3g

Maple syrup

Sweeteners

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
261
calories
67.1g
carbs
36.9
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0.2g

Chicory Syrup

Sweeteners

GI 55
Glycemic Index55 (Low)
0
55
70
100
167
calories
9.5g
carbs
5.2
GL
Protein: 0gFat: 0g

Understanding Low Glycemic Index Foods

What are Low GI Foods?

Low glycemic index foods have a GI value of 55 or less. These foods are digested and absorbed slowly, causing a gradual rise in blood sugar levels. This makes them ideal for maintaining stable energy throughout the day and managing diabetes.

  • Gradual blood sugar rise
  • Sustained energy release
  • Better appetite control
  • Improved insulin sensitivity

Best Low GI Food Categories

Beverages23 foods
Dairy37 foods
Fast food4 foods
Fruits62 foods
Grains59 foods

Low Glycemic Index Fruits

Fruits with low glycemic index are perfect for diabetics and anyone looking to maintain stable blood sugar levels. These fruits contain natural fiber and nutrients while providing sustained energy without blood sugar spikes.

Why Choose Low GI Fruits?

  • Rich in fiber and antioxidants
  • Natural vitamins and minerals
  • Slow sugar absorption
  • Perfect for diabetes management

Low Glycemic Index Vegetables

Vegetables with low glycemic index form the foundation of any diabetes-friendly diet. These nutrient-dense foods provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber while maintaining stable blood glucose levels.

Leafy Greens & Cruciferous

Root Vegetables (Low GI)

Benefits

  • • High in fiber
  • • Low in calories
  • • Rich in nutrients
  • • Perfect for weight management
  • • Excellent for diabetics

Low Glycemic Index Bread & Grains

Finding bread with low glycemic index can be challenging, but several options provide sustained energy without blood sugar spikes. These grains and bread alternatives are ideal for diabetes management and maintaining stable glucose levels.

Best Low GI Bread Options

Buckwheat pancakes
215 cal, 9g carbs
GI 40
Oatmeal cookies
437 cal, 71.8g carbs
GI 55
Multi grain cookies
429 cal, 65.1g carbs
GI 51

Tips for Choosing Low GI Grains

  • Look for whole grain options with visible seeds
  • Choose dense, heavy breads over light, fluffy ones
  • Sourdough process lowers glycemic index
  • Pair with protein and healthy fats

Low Glycemic Index Snacks for Diabetics

Smart snacking with low glycemic index foods helps diabetics maintain stable blood sugar between meals. These snacks provide sustained energy without causing glucose spikes, perfect for diabetes management.

Nuts & Seeds

    Snacking Tips

    • • Combine protein with carbs
    • • Keep portions moderate
    • • Time snacks between meals
    • • Stay hydrated
    • • Monitor blood sugar response

    Low Glycemic Index Sweeteners

    Sweeteners with low glycemic index allow diabetics to enjoy sweet flavors without blood sugar spikes. These natural and artificial options provide sweetness while maintaining glucose stability.

    Natural Low GI Sweeteners

    Agave syrup
    Natural sweetener option
    GI 15
    Stevia
    Natural sweetener option
    GI 0

    Sweetener Guidelines

    • Start with small amounts and adjust to taste
    • Monitor blood glucose response to new sweeteners
    • Natural doesn't always mean lower GI
    • Consider taste preferences and baking properties

    Low Glycemic Index Breakfast Ideas

    Start your day with these diabetes-friendly breakfast ideas that maintain stable blood sugar levels throughout the morning. These low GI breakfast combinations provide sustained energy and help prevent mid-morning crashes.

    Protein-Rich Options

    • • Greek yogurt with nuts and berries
    • • Eggs with whole grain toast
    • • Cottage cheese with fruit
    • • Protein smoothie with low GI fruits
    • • Nut butter on low GI bread

    Fiber-Rich Choices

    • • Oatmeal with nuts and cinnamon
    • • Chia seed pudding
    • • Vegetable omelet
    • • Avocado toast on whole grain
    • • Quinoa breakfast bowl

    Quick & Easy

    • • Mixed nuts and fruit
    • • Hard-boiled eggs with veggies
    • • Low GI cereal with milk
    • • Whole grain crackers with cheese
    • • Apple with almond butter

    Low Glycemic Index Meal Plans

    Sample meal plans featuring low glycemic index foods help diabetics structure their daily eating for optimal blood sugar control. These balanced meal combinations ensure steady glucose levels throughout the day.

    Sample Day 1

    Breakfast

    Greek yogurt with berries and almonds
    Whole grain toast with avocado

    Lunch

    Quinoa salad with vegetables
    Grilled chicken breast
    Mixed green salad

    Dinner

    Baked salmon with herbs
    Roasted vegetables
    Brown rice pilaf

    Sample Day 2

    Breakfast

    Oatmeal with nuts and cinnamon
    Fresh berries and milk

    Lunch

    Lentil soup
    Whole grain roll
    Side salad with olive oil

    Dinner

    Lean beef with vegetables
    Sweet potato (small portion)
    Steamed broccoli

    Low Glycemic Index Recipes

    These simple recipes feature low glycemic index ingredients and are perfect for diabetics seeking flavorful, blood sugar-friendly meals. Each recipe focuses on whole foods that provide sustained energy without glucose spikes.

    Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

    Ingredients:

    • • 1 cup cooked quinoa (GI 53)
    • • Mixed leafy greens (GI 15)
    • • Cherry tomatoes (GI 38)
    • • Cucumber, olives, feta cheese
    • • Olive oil and lemon dressing

    Prep time: 15 minutes | Serves: 2
    Estimated GI: 35-40 (Low)

    Almond-Crusted Salmon

    Ingredients:

    • • Salmon fillets (GI 0)
    • • Crushed almonds (GI 15)
    • • Steamed broccoli (GI 15)
    • • Sweet potato wedges (GI 55)
    • • Herbs and olive oil

    Prep time: 25 minutes | Serves: 4
    Estimated GI: 20-25 (Low)

    Lowest Glycemic Index Foods Chart

    This comprehensive chart showcases the foods with the lowest glycemic index values, perfect for diabetics and anyone seeking optimal blood sugar control. Compare GI values across different food categories to make informed dietary choices.

    Lowest GI by Category

    Baked ProductsGI 35
    Germinated bread
    BeveragesGI 15
    Chicory
    DairyGI 0
    Cream
    Fast foodGI 35
    Chinese noodles
    FruitsGI 15
    Yellow gooseberry
    GrainsGI 15
    Grains - sprouted

    GI Range Distribution

    0-15 (Very Low)120 foods
    16-30 (Low)87 foods
    31-45 (Low-Med)130 foods
    46-55 (Medium)76 foods

    Low vs Medium vs High GI Comparison

    ≤55

    Low GI Foods

    • • Slow glucose absorption
    • • Stable blood sugar levels
    • • Sustained energy release
    • • Best for diabetics
    • • Prevents energy crashes
    Examples: Most vegetables, nuts, legumes, some fruits
    56-69

    Medium GI Foods

    • • Moderate glucose rise
    • • Some blood sugar impact
    • • Consume in moderation
    • • Pair with low GI foods
    • • Monitor portion sizes
    Examples: Whole grains, some fruits, sweet potatoes
    ≥70

    High GI Foods

    • • Rapid glucose spike
    • • Quick energy followed by crash
    • • Limit if diabetic
    • • Use for post-workout only
    • • Increase insulin response
    Examples: White bread, processed foods, sugary snacks

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a low glycemic index?

    A low glycemic index refers to foods with a GI value of 55 or less. These foods cause a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar levels, making them ideal for diabetes management and maintaining stable energy. Low GI foods include most vegetables, nuts, legumes, and some fruits and whole grains.

    What foods are low glycemic index?

    Foods that are low glycemic index include leafy green vegetables, broccoli, nuts and seeds, most beans and legumes, apples, berries, Greek yogurt, and whole grain options like quinoa and steel-cut oats. These foods typically contain fiber, protein, or healthy fats that slow sugar absorption.

    Which bread has the lowest glycemic index?

    Bread with the lowest glycemic index includes dense, whole grain varieties with visible seeds and nuts. Sourdough bread, pumpernickel, and sprouted grain breads typically have lower GI values (35-50) compared to regular white or whole wheat bread. Look for breads with at least 3-4 grams of fiber per slice.

    What sweetener has the lowest glycemic index?

    Sweeteners with the lowest glycemic index include stevia (GI 0), erythritol (GI 1), and monk fruit sweetener (GI 0). Among natural options, coconut nectar (GI 35) and raw honey in small amounts have relatively lower GI compared to regular sugar. Always use sweeteners in moderation and monitor blood sugar response.

    Are low glycemic index foods good for diabetes?

    Yes, low glycemic index foods are excellent for diabetes management. They help maintain stable blood sugar levels, reduce insulin spikes, and provide sustained energy. The American Diabetes Association recommends incorporating low GI foods as part of a balanced diabetes diet plan.

    Can low GI foods help with weight management?

    Low GI foods can support weight management by providing sustained satiety, reducing hunger between meals, and preventing energy crashes that lead to overeating. They help maintain stable insulin levels, which supports healthy metabolism and fat burning.

    How do I use the low glycemic index food chart?

    Use the low glycemic index food chart to identify foods with GI values of 55 or less. Focus on building meals around these foods, combining them with protein and healthy fats for balanced nutrition. The chart helps you make informed choices for better blood sugar control.

    Should I only eat low GI foods?

    While low GI foods should form the foundation of your diet, you can occasionally include medium GI foods (56-69) when paired with low GI options. High GI foods should be limited, especially if you have diabetes, but can be useful for post-workout recovery in active individuals.