Ordinary white bread
GI against glucose | 76-84 |
GI against bread (white sliced bread) | 105-123 |
Portion given for determination of GI | 121 g (8-9 slices) |
Normal serving size | 50 g (~ 4 slices) |
GL of normal serving size | 20 |
Classification | High GI High GL |
Digestible carbohydrate (%) | 40.5 - 41.9 |
Moisture (%) | 40.0 - 42.4 |
Dietary fibre (%) | 3.1 |
Protein (%) | 7.5 |
Ref: Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S, and Welihinda J. (2009). Glycaemic indices (GI) of three Sri Lankan wheat bread varieties and a bread-lentil meal. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 60: Issue 1, Supplement 4, 21-30.