Measure for the effect of food rich in carbohydrates on the blood sugar;
Standard: glucose = 100%
| GI | |
| 75 - 100 % | e.g. glucose, honey, softdrinks, fruit juices, white bread, starch flour, cornflakes |
| 50 - 75 % | e.g. potatoes, rice, noodles, mixed bread, muesli |
| 30 - 50 % | e.g. whole meal products, vegetables, fruits, legumes, milk products |