Glycemic Index Calculator

Calculate the glycemic index from blood sugar response data or look up GI values for common foods.

Calculate GI from Blood Sugar Data

Area under the blood glucose curve for test food

Area under the blood glucose curve for pure glucose

Calculated Glycemic Index
75.0
High GI

GI Categories

Low GI: 55 or less
Medium GI: 56-69
High GI: 70 or more

Common Foods GI Lookup

FoodGICategory
Chickpeas28Low
Black Beans30Low
Lentils32Low
Apple36Low
Milk39Low
Carrots39Low
Yogurt41Low
Orange43Low
Pasta49Low
Banana51Low
Mango51Low
Corn52Low
Oatmeal55Low
Grapes59Medium
Pineapple59Medium
Sweet Potato63Medium
Brown Rice68Medium
White Rice73High
Whole Wheat Bread74High
White Bread75High
Watermelon76High
Potato (baked)78High
Glucose100High

About Glycemic Index

The Glycemic Index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels compared to pure glucose (GI=100). Lower GI foods cause a slower, more gradual rise in blood sugar.