Glycemic Index Glycemic Load | Medical Algorithm

The glycemic load of a food portion is related to the carbohydrate content of the foodstuff and its glycemic index.

glycemic load =

= (glycemic index) * (grams of carbohydrate in the food portion) / 100%

For example:

1 serving of milk is 8 ounces (227 grams). This contains 11.4 grams of carbohydrate (whole milk). The glycemic index for milk is 27.

glycemic load for one 8 ounce serving of milk =

= 11.4 * 27 / 100% =

= 3.1

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Glycemic Load