Includes roughly 1,900 items deemed reliable but determined through less robust methods, such as smaller sample sizes. Common GI Classifications
Most white breads, jasmine rice, and many potato varieties. Major Findings by Food Category Revised International Table of Glycemic Index (...
Breads and breakfast cereals show high variation; for example, white rice ranges from a GI of 19 to 116 depending on the variety and region. Includes roughly 1,900 items deemed reliable but determined
Dairy products, most fruits, legumes (beans/lentils), and pasta. Includes roughly 1
The 2021 revision highlights that while some categories are consistent globally, others vary based on local manufacturing:
Foods are ranked on a 100-point scale based on their effect on blood sugar compared to pure glucose (GI = 100):