Glycemic load
What it is
Glycemic load combines a food's glycemic index with the amount of available carbohydrate in a specified portion.
What it does
It is calculated as GI multiplied by carbohydrate grams, divided by 100.
Research context and ingredient forms
Portion size is part of this estimate; it does not predict every individual's glucose response.
Using this information
For an illustrative food with GI 50 and 20 g available carbohydrate, GL is 10. State the portion and inputs whenever reporting a value.
Scientific Research & References
- FAQs: Glycemic Index Research and GI News
University of Sydney
Limitations: Supports the bounded definition or statement mapped to it. This source alone does not establish a food- or product-specific clinical benefit.
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Products containing it
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