GI Foods



Diet and Fitness -
Dieting
Low GI = 55 or less Medium GI = 56 - 69 High GI = 70 or more
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Breakfast Cereal| Low GI |
| | All-bran (UK/Aus) | 30 | | All-bran (US) | 50 | | Oat bran | 50 | | Rolled Oats | 51 | | Special K (UK/Aus) | 54 | | Natural Muesli | 40 | | Porridge | 58 |
| Medium GI |
| | Bran Buds | 58 | | Mini Wheats | 58 | | Nutrigrain | 66 | | Shredded Wheat | 67 | | Porridge Oats | 63 | | Special K (US) | 69 |
| High GI |
| | Cornflakes | 80 | | Sultana Bran | 73 | | Branflakes | 74 | | Coco Pops | 77 | | Puffed Wheat | 80 | | Oats in Honey Bake | 77 | | Team | 82 | | Total | 76 | | Cheerios | 74 | | Rice Krispies | 82 | | Weetabix | 74 |
Staples| Low GI |
| | Wheat Pasta Shapes | 54 | | New Potatoes | 54 | | Meat Ravioli | 39 | | Spaghetti | 32 | | Tortellini (Cheese) | 50 | | Egg Fettuccini | 32 | | Brown Rice | 50 | | Buckwheat | 51 | | White long grain rice | 50 | | Pearled Barley | 22 | | Yam | 35 | | Sweet Potatoes | 48 | | Instant Noodles | 47 | | Wheat tortilla | 30 |
| Medium GI |
| | Basmati Rice | 58 | | Couscous | 61 | | Cornmeal | 68 | | Taco Shells | 68 | | Gnocchi | 68 | | Canned Potatoes | 61 | | Chinese (Rice) Vermicelli | 58 | | Baked Potatoes | 60 | | Wild Rice | 57 |
| High GI |
| | Instant White Rice | 87 | | Glutinous Rice | 86 | | Short Grain White Rice | 83 | | Tapioca | 70 | | Fresh Mashed Potatoes | 73 | | French Fries | 75 | | Instant Mashed Potatoes | 80 |
| Bread| Low GI |
| | Soya and Linseed | 36 | | Wholegrain Pumpernickel | 46 | | Heavy Mixed Grain | 45 | | Whole Wheat | 49 | | Sourdough Rye | 48 | | Sourdough Wheat | 54 |
| Medium GI |
| | Croissant | 67 | | Hamburger bun | 61 | | Pita, white | 57 | | Wholemeal Rye | 62 |
| High GI |
| | White | 71 | | Bagel | 72 | | French Baguette | 95 |
Snacks & Sweet Foods| Low GI |
| | Slim-Fast meal replacement | 27 | | Snickers Bar (high fat) | 41 | | Nut & Seed Muesli Bar | 49 | | Sponge Cake | 46 | | Nutella | 33 | | Milk Chocolate | 42 | | Hummus | 6 | | Peanuts | 13 | | Walnuts | 15 | | Cashew Nuts | 25 | | Nuts and Raisins | 21 | | Jam | 51 | | Corn Chips | 42 | | Oatmeal Crackers | 55 |
| Medium GI |
| | Ryvita | 63 | | Digestives | 59 | | Blueberry muffin | 59 | | Honey | 58 |
| High GI |
| | Pretzels | 83 | | Water Crackers | 78 | | Rice cakes | 87 | | Puffed Crispbread | 81 | | Donuts | 76 | | Scones | 92 | | Maple flavoured syrup | 68 |
Legumes (Beans)| Low GI |
| | Kidney Beans (canned) | 52 | | Butter Beans | 36 | | Chick Peas | 42 | | Haricot/Navy Beans | 31 | | Lentils, Red | 21 | | Lentils, Green | 30 | | Pinto Beans | 45 | | Blackeyed Beans | 50 | | Yellow Split Peas | 32 |
| Medium GI |
| | Beans in Tomato Sauce | 56 |
| Vegetables| Low GI |
| | Frozen Green Peas | 39 | | Frozen Sweet Corn | 47 | | Raw Carrots | 16 | | Boiled Carrots | 41 | | Eggplant/Aubergine | 15 | | Broccoli | 10 | | Cauliflower | 15 | | Cabbage | 10 | | Mushrooms | 10 | | Tomatoes | 15 | | Chillies | 10 | | Lettuce | 10 | | Green Beans | 15 | | Red Peppers | 10 | | Onions | 10 |
| High GI |
| | Pumkin | 75 | | Parsnips | 97 |
Fruits| Low GI |
| | Cherries | 22 | | Plums | 24 | | Grapefruit | 25 | | Peaches | 28 | | Peach, canned in natural juice | 30 | | Apples | 34 | | Pears | 41 | | Dried Apricots | 32 | | Grapes | 43 | | Coconut | 45 | | Coconut Milk | 41 | | Kiwi Fruit | 47 | | Oranges | 40 | | Strawberries | 40 | | Prunes | 29 |
| Medium GI |
| | Mango | 60 | | Sultanas | 56 | | Bananas | 58 | | Raisins | 64 | | Papaya | 60 | | Figs | 61 | | Pineapple | 66 |
| High GI |
| | Watermelon | 80 | | Dates | 103 |
Dairy| Low GI |
| | Whole milk | 31 | | Skimmed milk | 32 | | Chocolate milk | 42 | | Sweetened yoghurt | 33 | | Artificially Sweetened Yoghurt | 23 | | Custard | 35 | | Soy Milk | 44 |
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