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Glycemic Load

Impact of a food portion on blood sugar, combining quality (GI) and quantity.

Formula

GL=GI×C100GL = \frac{GI \times C}{100}

Variables

GIGlycemic index
CAvailable carbs (g)

Example

GI 70, 30 g ⇒ GL = 21

Did You Know?

Watermelon has a high GI (~72) but a low glycemic load per serving because a slice contains little actual carbohydrate.

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