Glycemic Load Calculator

Calculate the glycemic load (GL) of foods to understand their impact on blood sugar levels.

Food Information

GI value of the food (glucose = 100)

Common Foods GI Reference

White bread75
Brown rice68
Oatmeal55
Apple36
Banana51
Potato78
Pasta49
Lentils32

Glycemic Load

15.0
Medium GL

Details

Total Carbohydrates30.0g
Glycemic Index50
% of Daily Low-GL Diet18.8%

GL Categories

Low: 10 or less
Medium: 11-19
High: 20 or more

Daily GL target: Under 80 for low-GL diet

Formula

GL = (GI x Carbohydrates in grams) / 100