What is 'GI' and a List of Common Foods

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'GI'....The term is tossed around often as we all have made low GI carbohydrates a staple of our diet. Yet, how many of the newer individuals to our lifestyle really understand what 'GI' is, how to implement or why for that matter?..Considering this I figured I'd put together this thread for info's sake

What is 'GI'?

'GI' stands for glycemic index. The Glycemic Index is a numerical Index that ranks carbohydrates based on their rate of glycemic response (i.e. their conversion to glucose within the human body). Pure glucose is given an arbitrary rating of 100 as a reference point and all other carbohydrates are rated from 0 onwards. Any carbohydrate with a rating below 55 is considered a "low GI food", and conversely any food 70 and up is generally considered a "high GI food"

Why Are Low 'GI' Foods Important?

Our bodies perform best when our blood sugar (blood-glucose) levels remain at a relatively constant level, supplying our bodies with equal amounts of fuel throughout the day. For our lifestyle choice it is important to have an equal, constant stream of glucose in order for muscle glycogen conversion. Low 'GI' foods are less rapidly absorbed by the body than foods with high 'GI' and therefore provide a more constant stream of fuel.


Is The Glycemic Index the Only Tool To Measure Carbs?

Although the Glycemic Index is our most useful tool when discerning which carbohydrates to eat, it is not our only one. Of the other branches which apply to the 'GI' the Glycemic Load is the most useful. When you intake carbohydrates it is not only important to note what the rate of glucose conversion will be, but how much total carbohydrate you are taking in, this is where GL comes into play. Glycemic load is used to determine (with GI) what your bodies total glycemic response will be. It is measured by dividing the GI by 100 and multiplying that by the net carbs (net carbs are equal to total carbs minus dietary fibre)
(GL=GI/100 x Net Carbs)

Should High GI Foods Be Completely Avoided?

Although low-GI, complex carbohydrates should be the vast majority of your caloric intake for carbs to ensure consistent glycemic response, there are times when a rapid increase in blood sugar is desirable. For this purpose some individuals choose to intake high GI foods after strenuous activity in hopes of causing an insulin spike in order to move glucose to the muscles to be converted to glycogen. Though not all agree with this method it has been utilized successfully, though the risk for adipose storage can be an issue. (in excess)

Is GI Fail-Proof

Absolutely not, as with any measuring formula the Glycemic Index is prone to some fallacies. Some of these limitations are noted below

Wide Spectrum Of Measurements

Normally, the reported GI value of a carbs is the average of many test results. Because of this there are often conflicting reports on the GI of common foods. For example the common potatoe has been reported as low as 55 and as high as 100.

Individual Glycemic Response

Each one of our bodies is unique in it's processing of the food we intake. Each individuals rate of glycemic response, and conversely, insulin response is different, so although the GI is a useful tool it should not be religiously followed. The best method of utilizing the GI is to experiment to discover what your own bodies GI response is to craft the perfect "low GI diet" for you.

Preparation

The GI of any given carbohydrate can be modified, sometimes significantly, by the method of preparartion. Any significant processing such as cooking, boiling, baking, or grinding may alter the GI of the food. Also, combination with other foods may also alter the initial GI of both carbs. When foods are combined at times a 'mixed GI rating', an average of both the foods GI's can be implemented to rate the entire meal. However, this can also be misleading as often times the foods will have a synergistic effect and cause an overall higher glycemic response than either individual part may have had.

How Should I Best Implement the GI

Quite simply by using it as a guideline, and determining what is best for you. Many factors, such as the ones listed above have to be taken into account when determining which carbohydrates will most effectively allow you to put on LBM whilst keeping fat down. Consider your roomate who eats Burger King five times a week, drinks a two litre of Cola a day, and puts in minimal effort at the gym, yet still has an equal physique to you. Obviously, your individual insulin/glycemic resonse times greatly differ from eachother, and therefore have to eat greatly differing diets to maintain the same body. As said above a specifically tailored diet, implementing low GI foods, will allow you to most effectively use the Glycemic Index..

Common Food Listing

Food Glycemic Index

Breads


Bagel, white 103
Hamburger bun 87
Melba toast 100
Oat bran bread 68
Rye kernel bread 66
Pumpernickel 71
Rye flour bread 92
Linseed rye bread 78
Wheat bread, white 100
Wheat bread, high fibre 97
Wheat bread, gluten-free 129
Wheat bread, wholewheat 99
Wholewheat snack breads 105
Pita, white 82
Mixed grain bread 64

Breakfast cereals

All-bran 60
All-bran with raisins 74
Cocoapops 110
Cornflakes 119
Cream of wheat 100
Muesli 80
Oat bran 78
Oatmeal 87
Puffed wheat 105
Rice bran 27
Rice crispies 117
Shredded wheat 99
Special K 77

Cereal grains

Barley, pearled 36
Barley, cracked 72
Barley, rolled 94
Bulgur wheat 68
Couscous 93
Maize meal 97
Millet 101
Sweet corn 78
Rice, white 81
Rice, Basmati 83
Rice, brown 79
Rice, instant, boiled for 6 min. 128
Rice, instant, boiled for 1 min. 65
Rice, parboiled 68
Rice, wild 81
Rye kernels 48
Tapioca boiled with milk 115


Cakes and biscuits


Butter biscuits 79
Cake, angel food 95
Cake, banana loaf 67
Cake, sponge 66
Coffee cookies 113
Crispbead 116
Croissant 96
Crumpet 98
Digestive biscuits 84
Doughnut 108
Graham crackers 106
Maizena cookies 95
Muffins 88
Oat cookies 79
Pastry 84
Pizza base with cheese 86
Rice cakes 117
Rye crispbread 93
Shortbread 91
Waffle 109
Water biscuits 102
Wheat crackers 96

Drinks

Cold drinks, sweetened 97
Cordials 94
Gatorade (energy drinks) 136

Fruit and Fruit Juices

Apple 52
Apple juice 58
Apricots, fresh 82
Apricots, canned in syrup 91
Apricots, dried 44
Banana 76
Cherries 32
Fruit ****tail 79
Grapefruit 36
Grapefruit juice, unsweetened 69
Grapes 62
Kiwi fruit 75
Mango 80
Orange 62
Orange juice 74
Pawpaw 83
Peach, raw 40
Peach, canned 79
Pear, raw 51
Pear, canned 63
Pineapple, raw 94
Pineapple juice 66
Plum 34
Raisins 91
Spanspek 93
Sultanas 80
Watermelon 103

Legumes

Baked beans, canned 69
Beans, dry 40
Broad beans 113
Butter beans 44
Chickpeas 47
Chickpeas, canned 60
Kidney beans 42
Kidney beans, canned 74
Lentils 41
Lentils, green, canned 74
Lima beans, frozen 46
Soya beans 25
Soya milk 43
Split peas, boiled 45

Milk and dairy products


Ice cream 87
Ice cream, low-fat 71
Milk, whole 39
Milk, skim 46
Milk, chocolate 49
Milk, chocolate (artificial) 34
Custard 61
Yoghurt, low-fat, fruit, sweetened with sugar 47
Yogurt, low-fat, artificially sweetened 20
Yoghurt, plain 51

Pasta

Fettucine 46
Gnocchi 95
Instant noodles 67
Macaroni 64
Macaroni and cheese 92
Ravioli, meat filling 56
Spaghetti, protein-enriched 38
Spaghetti, white 59
Spaghetti, durum 78
Spaghetti, wholewheat 53
Vermicelli 50

Snacks and sweets


Jelly beans 114
Lifesavers 100
Chocolate 70
Chocolate bars 91
Energy bars 81
Maize snacks 105
Muesli bars 87
Popcorn 79
Potato chips 77
Peanuts 21
Pretzels 116

Soups

Bean soup 92
Green pea soup, canned 94
Lentil soup, canned 63
Split pea soup, homemade 86
Tomato soup 54

Sugars

Honey 104
Fructose 32
Glucose powder 138
Glucose tablets 146
Maltose 150
Sucrose (table sugar) 92
Lactose 65
High-fructose corn sugar 89
Maltodextrin 107

Vegetables


Beetroot 91
Carrots 101
Parsnips 139
Peas, dried 32
Peas, green 68
Potato, instant mash 118
Potato, baked 121
Potato, new 81
Potato, boiled 80
Potato, boiled, mashed 104
Potato, microwaved 117
Potato chips, deep-fried 107
Pumpkin 107
Sweet corn 78
Sweet potato 77​

(List courtesy of Health24.com)
 
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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Mulletsoldier again.

Good post Mullet!
 

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i eat Kraft minute brown rice.

ingredients are: long grain brown rice

i put it in a bowl w/ water and microwave for 10 mitues(90g's)

now since i cook it this long does it shoot the GI way up or am i ok?

FRom the chart
Rice, brown 79
Rice, instant, boiled for 6 min. 128
Rice, instant, boiled for 1 min. 65
 
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i eat Kraft minute brown rice.

ingredients are: long grain brown rice

i put it in a bowl w/ water and microwave for 10 mitues(90g's)

now since i cook it this long does it shoot the GI way up or am i ok?

FRom the chart
Rice, brown 79
Rice, instant, boiled for 6 min. 128
Rice, instant, boiled for 1 min. 65
Yes, any processing has the ability to significantly alter the glycemic index of your carbs. The longer you cook a pasta for example also raises it's GI.
 
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I didn't realize oats were that high... Hmm...

Good post Mullet!
Alot of lists are different bro, and you always have to consider the glycemic load as well. Oats are hella high in fibre, meaning the digestable portion of the carbohydrate isn't that great. Subsequently, the response oats have are still very mediated within your body.
 

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Alot of lists are different bro, and you always have to consider the glycemic load as well. Oats are hella high in fibre, meaning the digestable portion of the carbohydrate isn't that great. Subsequently, the response oats have are still very mediated within your body.
Lets also bear in mind that the TIMING of carbohydrate intake Ie; time of day, pre/post workout, activity level is very important as well, that being said, fiberous carbs are almost always the best choice. And (as I told one of my trainees recently) no, french fries are not a good pre workout meal, :rofl:
 
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Lets also bear in mind that the TIMING of carbohydrate intake Ie; time of day, pre/post workout, activity level is very important as well, that being said, fiberous carbs are almost always the best choice. And (as I told one of my trainees recently) no, french fries are not a good pre workout meal, :rofl:
Yeah, definitely a myriad of factors to be considered when making your choice of carbohydrates. GI is just another useful part of the puzzle.
 

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Did you know that adding fat, vinegar or lemon juice to a meal will lower the glycemic index of the food your eating. Try using fresh lemon juice on your water when eating your meal, this will lower blood sugar. Cinnamon as well will lower blood sugar.
 

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Yeah, definitely a myriad of factors to be considered when making your choice of carbohydrates. GI is just another useful part of the puzzle.[/QUOTE
You know, this is going to sound a little "seventies", but I am a firm believer in being in tune with your body and knowing how various foods affect you. For example, I love carbs but I can go without as long as i have to (want to ) anytime. I found however that I actually need more than the 50-100 grams (dieting) I was getting to function and grow best. I have been at this 20 years or so, and in the last 6-7 years diet has really become important. Personally I can hold pretty reasonable BF%, but it is hard for me to add any real muscle without reasonable carbs----to each their own though. If something bloats you or makes you hold too much water, avoid it(as long as you know its the culprit, and it takes a while to tune in that much)
 

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Ugh that's broccolli for me. I LOVE steamed broc, but that stuff bloats me like you wouldn't believe. Like trying to pass a fire engine.

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Curious...are you eating it raw? There are a number of digestive (plant based) enzymes that could help. It is not an uncommon problem
 
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Curious...are you eating it raw? There are a number of digestive (plant based) enzymes that could help. It is not an uncommon problem
I steam/boil it. I'll look into the enzymes... any suggestions?
 
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I know you don't wanna religiously maintain these restrictions, but just wondering what exactly is the basic idea...so if low gi is 55-0 and high is 70+ is the idea to stay below 55 or below 70?
 
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Short History on GI

The Glycemic Index was created by comparing the blood sugar levels of volunteers after eating different foods. After an overnight fast, volunteers ate a quantity of food that provided 50 grams of energy-providing carbohydrates. Nutritionists took blood samples from the volunteers at 15- to 30-minute intervals over the next 2 hours to ascertain the volunteer's blood sugar and insulin response to the test food. Nutritionists compared the results with the response caused by consuming 50 grams of pure carbohydrate (usually glucose). Nutritionists then gave each food a number depending on how fast the body absorbed the carbs -- the high the number, the faster the absorption. The number is called the food's Glycemic Index or GI.

The Glycemic Index has three categories, and all foods fall into any one of the categories:

* GI of less than 55 = Low GI

* GI of 56-70 = Moderate GI

* GI of 71-100 = High GI

Just thought this short piece of info was pretty interesting.:wave:
 

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A more accurate GI system

Although the GI system is an ideal source for seeing how certain foods affect your blood sugar, there is a more accurate version called the GLYCEMIC LOAD, which isnt anything too different, just that its done with more realistic serving sizes pending on the food. The results are different, and my opinion a little more accurate. Its fairly new.
 

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This is a good post, but it seems like the GIs for grains are higher then anything I've read before.
 
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This is a good post, but it seems like the GIs for grains are higher then anything I've read before.
I agree. I checked several other websites, including the official glycemic index website, and the values listed there are much lower than the ones listed in this thread.
 

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I found a pretty good way to explain GI to a neophyte...

Think of your body as a grocery store. Milk is glucose, muscles are the dairy department, fat is the meat department, and insulin is the stock boys.

A milk truck comes in that has a bad refrigeration and the driver is in a hurry, so it must be unloaded immediately (high GI). The manager calls up all the extra stock boys, and they start moving milk as fast as they can. If its a normal day, demand for milk is not all that great, so the dairy dept. fills up quickly. Then, they decide to put some milk over in meat, and pull from there later.

Now, if the demand for milk is huge that day (post workout), the stock boys keep feeding the dairy department. In fact, the manager decides to make room for some more milk, due to the high demand.

If the truck is functioning, and the driver is in no hurry to unload (low GI), then the manager only calls one or two stock boys, and they load milk into the dairy department. They might have to put a couple gallons in the meat department, but for the most part, they just replace milk that has been bought by customers.

Yeah, not perfect, but I finally got my wife to grasp GI.

Toby
 
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So basically, I should incorporate as many low GI foods in my daily diet as possible?
 

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Hey, great post. One thing I have noticed about this list: the high GI foods seem to be much more palatable than the low GI ones. Like many other people on AM, I like to eat, a lot. But things like bagels and gatorade now appear worse than pure dextrose, so I'm not quite sure how to proceed.

Rice bran has nearly as much fiber as carb, and I want people to see my progress, not smell it.

With this in mind, I will pick out a few selections from each list that appear reasonably palatable and have a GI under 75...
Mixed grain bread 64
Cake, banana loaf 67
Cake, sponge 66
Rice, instant, boiled for 1 min. 65
Apple 52
Apricots, dried 44
Spaghetti, white 59

From this list, apricots look like a winner. 3 apricots contain: Total Carbohydrate 11g, Dietary Fiber 1g.

I don't claim to be a nutrition expert, but apricots seem to pop out from this list as a food that is relatively low GI, and have a relatively low risk of causing gastrointestinal (the other GI) discomfort.

That said, I will pick up some dried apricots next time I am at the health food store. Does anyone else have suggestions for low GI foods that taste good and don't have too much fiber?
 

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so for instance with pancakes, is whole/mixed grain(pancake mix) less GI than white pancake mix?
 

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this is great, bc I always was confused by GI's.. but I don't exactly understand how I can implement this in my diet..
morning meals "banana to kickstart things" then sweet potatoes as my complex carbs.
after workout: maltodextrin, and dextrose for insulin spike. and no carbs after about 4-5 o'clock "while dieting". That's basically a breakdown of the carbs in my diet "I am meticulous about measurements but that doesn't apply here" so how would knowing this help? simple carbs hit your system fast in the morning, complex carbs throughout the day, and simple carbs post workout- isn't that enough info??
 

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I don't eat any sauces and I eat the same thing everyday with small weekly/ bi-weekly changes.
 
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I am posting a link to the glycemic index of oatmeal, you will see that the OP has used intant oatmeal as an example for GI, which is misleading. Most BBers dontuse instant, they used rolled or ol fashioned oats.

livestrong. com/article/373887-the-glycemic-index-load-for-oatmeal/

The GI of oldfasioned oats is 55, not in the 80's. Also, you must know the exact GI of a fruit cannot be calculated, because the more ripe (darker) the fruit the higher the GI. Also, Multi-Grain breads are not all the same, the gi can be higher or lower depending on the make up of grains used. Some may use more wheat flower and less oats, while another uses enriched white flower with oats, wheat flower, sprouted grains and others. The number are just references to give an idea. if you want to know what your eating research the product. Thge web has made it easy to do.

well i dont have enough post to paste a link in so i will put a space in it behind .com you will have to paste the link and back space it.
 

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Good carbohydrates also generally have a low glycemic index. Foods with a low glycemic index will not cause a spike in blood sugar. This is especially important for diabetics who have to constantly monitor their blood glucose levels.
 
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Good read.
 

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We have mostly adapted to GI food it seems, i.e.e agriculture etc.. and plenty of primitive cultures have thrived on GIA foods..

Like I have said beofre it seems more of an issue if you have a genetic sensitivity..
 

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'GI'....The term is tossed around often as we all have made low GI carbohydrates a staple of our diet. Yet, how many of the newer individuals to our lifestyle really understand what 'GI' is, how to implement or why for that matter?..Considering this I figured I'd put together this thread for info's sake

What is 'GI'?

'GI' stands for glycemic index. The Glycemic Index is a numerical Index that ranks carbohydrates based on their rate of glycemic response (i.e. their conversion to glucose within the human body). Pure glucose is given an arbitrary rating of 100 as a reference point and all other carbohydrates are rated from 0 onwards. Any carbohydrate with a rating below 55 is considered a "low GI food", and conversely any food 70 and up is generally considered a "high GI food"

Why Are Low 'GI' Foods Important?

Our bodies perform best when our blood sugar (blood-glucose) levels remain at a relatively constant level, supplying our bodies with equal amounts of fuel throughout the day. For our lifestyle choice it is important to have an equal, constant stream of glucose in order for muscle glycogen conversion. Low 'GI' foods are less rapidly absorbed by the body than foods with high 'GI' and therefore provide a more constant stream of fuel.


Is The Glycemic Index the Only Tool To Measure Carbs?

Although the Glycemic Index is our most useful tool when discerning which carbohydrates to eat, it is not our only one. Of the other branches which apply to the 'GI' the Glycemic Load is the most useful. When you intake carbohydrates it is not only important to note what the rate of glucose conversion will be, but how much total carbohydrate you are taking in, this is where GL comes into play. Glycemic load is used to determine (with GI) what your bodies total glycemic response will be. It is measured by dividing the GI by 100 and multiplying that by the net carbs (net carbs are equal to total carbs minus dietary fibre)
(GL=GI/100 x Net Carbs)

Should High GI Foods Be Completely Avoided?

Although low-GI, complex carbohydrates should be the vast majority of your caloric intake for carbs to ensure consistent glycemic response, there are times when a rapid increase in blood sugar is desirable. For this purpose some individuals choose to intake high GI foods after strenuous activity in hopes of causing an insulin spike in order to move glucose to the muscles to be converted to glycogen. Though not all agree with this method it has been utilized successfully, though the risk for adipose storage can be an issue. (in excess)

Is GI Fail-Proof

Absolutely not, as with any measuring formula the Glycemic Index is prone to some fallacies. Some of these limitations are noted below

Wide Spectrum Of Measurements

Normally, the reported GI value of a carbs is the average of many test results. Because of this there are often conflicting reports on the GI of common foods. For example the common potatoe has been reported as low as 55 and as high as 100.

Individual Glycemic Response

Each one of our bodies is unique in it's processing of the food we intake. Each individuals rate of glycemic response, and conversely, insulin response is different, so although the GI is a useful tool it should not be religiously followed. The best method of utilizing the GI is to experiment to discover what your own bodies GI response is to craft the perfect "low GI diet" for you.

Preparation

The GI of any given carbohydrate can be modified, sometimes significantly, by the method of preparartion. Any significant processing such as cooking, boiling, baking, or grinding may alter the GI of the food. Also, combination with other foods may also alter the initial GI of both carbs. When foods are combined at times a 'mixed GI rating', an average of both the foods GI's can be implemented to rate the entire meal. However, this can also be misleading as often times the foods will have a synergistic effect and cause an overall higher glycemic response than either individual part may have had.

How Should I Best Implement the GI

Quite simply by using it as a guideline, and determining what is best for you. Many factors, such as the ones listed above have to be taken into account when determining which carbohydrates will most effectively allow you to put on LBM whilst keeping fat down. Consider your roomate who eats Burger King five times a week, drinks a two litre of Cola a day, and puts in minimal effort at the gym, yet still has an equal physique to you. Obviously, your individual insulin/glycemic resonse times greatly differ from eachother, and therefore have to eat greatly differing diets to maintain the same body. As said above a specifically tailored diet, implementing low GI foods, will allow you to most effectively use the Glycemic Index..

Common Food Listing

Food Glycemic Index

Breads


Bagel, white 103
Hamburger bun 87
Melba toast 100
Oat bran bread 68
Rye kernel bread 66
Pumpernickel 71
Rye flour bread 92
Linseed rye bread 78
Wheat bread, white 100
Wheat bread, high fibre 97
Wheat bread, gluten-free 129
Wheat bread, wholewheat 99
Wholewheat snack breads 105
Pita, white 82
Mixed grain bread 64

Breakfast cereals

All-bran 60
All-bran with raisins 74
Cocoapops 110
Cornflakes 119
Cream of wheat 100
Muesli 80
Oat bran 78
Oatmeal 87
Puffed wheat 105
Rice bran 27
Rice crispies 117
Shredded wheat 99
Special K 77

Cereal grains

Barley, pearled 36
Barley, cracked 72
Barley, rolled 94
Bulgur wheat 68
Couscous 93
Maize meal 97
Millet 101
Sweet corn 78
Rice, white 81
Rice, Basmati 83
Rice, brown 79
Rice, instant, boiled for 6 min. 128
Rice, instant, boiled for 1 min. 65
Rice, parboiled 68
Rice, wild 81
Rye kernels 48
Tapioca boiled with milk 115


Cakes and biscuits


Butter biscuits 79
Cake, angel food 95
Cake, banana loaf 67
Cake, sponge 66
Coffee cookies 113
Crispbead 116
Croissant 96
Crumpet 98
Digestive biscuits 84
Doughnut 108
Graham crackers 106
Maizena cookies 95
Muffins 88
Oat cookies 79
Pastry 84
Pizza base with cheese 86
Rice cakes 117
Rye crispbread 93
Shortbread 91
Waffle 109
Water biscuits 102
Wheat crackers 96

Drinks

Cold drinks, sweetened 97
Cordials 94
Gatorade (energy drinks) 136

Fruit and Fruit Juices

Apple 52
Apple juice 58
Apricots, fresh 82
Apricots, canned in syrup 91
Apricots, dried 44
Banana 76
Cherries 32
Fruit ****tail 79
Grapefruit 36
Grapefruit juice, unsweetened 69
Grapes 62
Kiwi fruit 75
Mango 80
Orange 62
Orange juice 74
Pawpaw 83
Peach, raw 40
Peach, canned 79
Pear, raw 51
Pear, canned 63
Pineapple, raw 94
Pineapple juice 66
Plum 34
Raisins 91
Spanspek 93
Sultanas 80
Watermelon 103

Legumes

Baked beans, canned 69
Beans, dry 40
Broad beans 113
Butter beans 44
Chickpeas 47
Chickpeas, canned 60
Kidney beans 42
Kidney beans, canned 74
Lentils 41
Lentils, green, canned 74
Lima beans, frozen 46
Soya beans 25
Soya milk 43
Split peas, boiled 45

Milk and dairy products


Ice cream 87
Ice cream, low-fat 71
Milk, whole 39
Milk, skim 46
Milk, chocolate 49
Milk, chocolate (artificial) 34
Custard 61
Yoghurt, low-fat, fruit, sweetened with sugar 47
Yogurt, low-fat, artificially sweetened 20
Yoghurt, plain 51

Pasta

Fettucine 46
Gnocchi 95
Instant noodles 67
Macaroni 64
Macaroni and cheese 92
Ravioli, meat filling 56
Spaghetti, protein-enriched 38
Spaghetti, white 59
Spaghetti, durum 78
Spaghetti, wholewheat 53
Vermicelli 50

Snacks and sweets


Jelly beans 114
Lifesavers 100
Chocolate 70
Chocolate bars 91
Energy bars 81
Maize snacks 105
Muesli bars 87
Popcorn 79
Potato chips 77
Peanuts 21
Pretzels 116

Soups

Bean soup 92
Green pea soup, canned 94
Lentil soup, canned 63
Split pea soup, homemade 86
Tomato soup 54

Sugars

Honey 104
Fructose 32
Glucose powder 138
Glucose tablets 146
Maltose 150
Sucrose (table sugar) 92
Lactose 65
High-fructose corn sugar 89
Maltodextrin 107

Vegetables


Beetroot 91
Carrots 101
Parsnips 139
Peas, dried 32
Peas, green 68
Potato, instant mash 118
Potato, baked 121
Potato, new 81
Potato, boiled 80
Potato, boiled, mashed 104
Potato, microwaved 117
Potato chips, deep-fried 107
Pumpkin 107
Sweet corn 78
Sweet potato 77​



Very informative post and link and will be of great help for those who are looking for healthy snacks for work.
 

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