Glycemic Load

Glycemic Load (GL) estimates a food’s blood sugar impact using both GI and serving size.

Formula and ranges

ItemValue
FormulaGL = GI × (available carbs per serving in g) ÷ 100
Low≤10
Medium11–19
High≥20

GL captures how much you eat. A moderate-GI food can have a low GL if the serving is small.

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