Glycemic load of a portion
GL = GI × available carbohydrate in the portion / 100. Enter GI for the specific food and preparation on the glucose = 100 scale, available carbohydrate per 100 g and portion weight. Initial numbers are a demonstration.
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Calculation
This calculation is for reference only and is not medical advice, a diagnosis or a prescription. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, take medication or have any doubts, discuss the result with a physician or a qualified nutrition professional.
Result
- Glycemic load of the serving
- 10.0
- Carbohydrates in the serving
- 20.0 g
- Index category
- Low
- Load category
- Low
Low ≤ 10; medium > 10 and < 20; high ≥ 20.
Low ≤ 55; medium > 55 and < 70; high ≥ 70.
GL does not predict individual glucose levels or insulin doses. Portion categories do not define a universal daily target. Unverified average values for specific foods are not filled automatically.
GL does not predict individual glucose levels or insulin doses. Portion categories do not define a universal daily target. Unverified average values for specific foods are not filled automatically.
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How it is calculated
GL = GI × available carbohydrate in the portion / 100. Enter GI for the specific food and preparation on the glucose = 100 scale, available carbohydrate per 100 g and portion weight. Initial numbers are a demonstration.
Formula
Serving carbs(g) = carbs per 100 g × serving weight / 100; GL = GI × serving carbs / 100
Limits of the method
GL does not predict individual glucose levels or insulin doses. Portion categories do not define a universal daily target. Unverified average values for specific foods are not filled automatically.
Sources of the method
- Atkinson FS et al. International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr, 2021
- Augustin LSA et al. Glycemic index, glycemic load and glycemic response: An International Scientific Consensus Summit from the International Carbohydrate Quality Consortium (ICQC). Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis, 2015
How to use the calculation
Enter the starting values
GL = GI × available carbohydrate in the portion / 100. Enter GI for the specific food and preparation on the glucose = 100 scale, available carbohydrate per 100 g and portion weight. Initial numbers are a demonstration.
Adjust the parameters
GL = GI × available carbohydrate in the portion / 100. Enter GI for the specific food and preparation on the glucose = 100 scale, available carbohydrate per 100 g and portion weight. Initial numbers are a demonstration.
Read the result
GL does not predict individual glucose levels or insulin doses. Portion categories do not define a universal daily target. Unverified average values for specific foods are not filled automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What does the calculation show?
GL = GI × available carbohydrate in the portion / 100. Enter GI for the specific food and preparation on the glucose = 100 scale, available carbohydrate per 100 g and portion weight. Initial numbers are a demonstration.
What limitations apply?
GL does not predict individual glucose levels or insulin doses. Portion categories do not define a universal daily target. Unverified average values for specific foods are not filled automatically.
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