Wholemeal bread
| GI against glucose | 70 - 82 |
| GI against bread (white sliced bread) | 92 - 114 |
| Portion given for determination of GI |
128 g (8 slices) |
| Normal serving size | 50 g (~ 3 slices) |
| GL of normal serving size | 16 |
| Classification | High GI Medium GL |
| Digestible carbohydrate (%) | 38.4 - 39.4 |
| Moisture (%) | 38.2 - 40.2 |
| Dietary fibre (%) | 7.7 |
| Protein (%) | 8.9 |
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.