The glycemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood
glucose levels. Selecting low glycemic index foods like ExtendBar
can help you better manage or prevent diabetes,
reduce long-term health risks and help you lose weight.
High: greater than 69
| The Glycemic Index of Some Foods Based on 100 = a Glucose Tablet |
|---|
| Breads |
| Pumpernickel | 49 |
| Rye | 64 |
| White | 69 |
| Whole Wheat | 72 |
| Grains |
| Barley | 72 |
| Sweet Corn | 58 |
| Brown Rice | 66 |
| White Rice | 72 |
| Beans |
| Soy | 14 |
| Red Lentils | 27 |
| Kidney | 33 |
| Chickpeas | 36 |
| Baked | 49 |
| Dairy Products |
| Milk | 34 |
| Ice cream | 38 |
| Cereals |
| Oatmeal | 53 |
| All Bran | 54 |
| Swiss Muesli | 60 |
| Shredded Wheat | 70 |
| Corn Flakes | 83 |
| Puffed Rice | 90 |
| Pasta |
| Spaghetti (protein enriched) | 28 |
| Spaghetti | 38 |
| Macaroni | 46 |
| Fruit |
| Strawberries | 32 |
| Apple | 38 |
| Orange | 43 |
| Banana | 61 |
| Potatoes |
| Sweet | 50 |
| Yams | 54 |
| New | 58 |
| Mashed | 72 |
| Instant Mashed | 86 |
| White | 87 |
| Snacks |
| Potato Chips | 56 |
| Oatmeal Cookies | 57 |
| Corn Chips | 72 |
| Sugars |
| Fructose | 22 |
| Refined Sugar | 64 |
| Honey | 91 |
|
| Note: These numbers are general
values, but may vary widely depending on other factors,
including if and how they are cooked and whether they are combined with other foods. |
Is ExtendBar a Low Glycemic Index Food?
All ExtendBar flavors have a low glycemic index (GI), and our Extendbar Delight
flavors also have a low glycemic load (GL), as shown below.
| |
Sugar-Free
| 1 gram Sugar |
10 grams Sugar |
| |
Peanut
Delight
| Chocolate
Delight
| Apple
Cinnamon
Delight |
Chocolate
Crunch |
Peanut
Butter
Crunch |
Glycemic Index |
32 |
41 |
33 |
42 |
51 |
Glycemic Load |
4 |
5 |
4 |
12 |
14 |
The glycemic
testing on ExtendBar was done by the Human
Nutrition Unit at the University of Sydney in Australia — the leader in glycemic index research and testing for
over 10 years.
