Glycemic Load Calculator

Our Glycemic Load Calculator is here to help you manage your blood sugar through better food choices. It’s easy to use and gives you a quick view of a food’s glycemic load based on its carbs. Knowing this can help you make smarter decisions, especially if you’re managing diabetes or working on weight goals.

Glycemic Load Defined

Glycemic load (GL) is a measure of the impact of carbohydrates on your blood sugar levels. It takes into account both the glycemic index (GI) of a food (how quickly it raises your blood sugar) and the amount of carbohydrates it contains.

This makes it a more comprehensive measure than GI alone, as it gives you a clearer picture of how a particular food will affect your energy levels and overall health.

Glycemic Index (GI):

Foods are ranked on a scale of 0 to 100 based on how they affect blood sugar levels when compared to a reference food, usually pure glucose.

Higher GI foods cause a rapid rise in blood sugar, while lower GI foods cause a slower, more sustained rise. Check out the glycemic load level now :

Formula of Glycemic Load Calculator:

Cool. Here is the formula for our calculator-

Glycemic Load= (Glycemic Index×Net Carbohydrates (g)/ 100

The result is a numerical value that categorizes a food as low, medium, or high glycemic load.

Foods with a low glycemic load are considered to have a minor impact on blood sugar levels, while those with a high glycemic load can cause a rapid spike.