The glycemic index consists of a scale from 1 to 100, indicating the rate at which 50 grams of carbohydrate in a particular food is absorbed into the bloodstream as blood-sugar. Glucose itself is used as the main reference point and is rated 100.
The glycemic index separates carb-containing foods into three general categories: (1) High Glycemic Index Foods (GI 70+), that cause a rapid rise in blood-glucose levels. (2) Intermediate Glycemic Index Foods (GI 55-69) causing a medium rise in blood-glucose. (3) Low Glycemic Index Foods (GI 54 or less), causing a slower rise in blood-sugar.
Food: Apple
Glycemic Index: 38
Glycemic Index Rating: Low
Food: Banana
Glycemic Index: 51
Glycemic Index Rating: Low
Food:Strawberries
Glycemic Index: 40
Glycemic Index Rating: Low
Food: Broccoli (raw)
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None
Food: Cucumber
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None
Food: Lettuce
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None
Food: Green Peas
Glycemic Index: 48
Glycemic Index Rating: Low
Food: Spinach
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None
Food:Rice Noodles (cooked)
Glycemic Index: 61
Glycemic Index Rating: Medium
Food:White Rice (regular, cooked)
Glycemic Index: 69
Glycemic Index Rating: Medium
Food: Cheese
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None
Food: Eggs
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None
Food: Bagel (white)
Glycemic Index: 72
Glycemic Index Rating: High
Food: Popcorn
Glycemic Index: 72
Glycemic Index Rating: High
Food: Tortilla Chips
Glycemic Index: 63
Glycemic Index Rating: Medium
Food: White Wine
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None
Food: Yogurt
Glycemic Index: 36
Glycemic Index Rating: Low
Food: Peanuts
Glycemic Index: 14
Glycemic Index Rating: Low
Food: Beef
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None
Food: Fish
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None
Food: Shellfish
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None
Food: Tuna
Glycemic Index: 0
Glycemic Index Rating: None
