White sliced bread
GI against glucose | 71-83 |
Portion given for determination of GI | 114g (8-9 slices) |
Normal serving size | 50 g (~ 4 slices) |
GL of normal serving size | 20 |
Classification | High GI High GL |
Digestible carbohydrate (%) | 43.2-44.4 |
Moisture (%) | 39.2 - 41.0 |
Dietary fibre (%) | 2.8 |
Protein (%) | 7.2 |
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.