Which Foods Have a High Glycemic Index?
Generally speaking, foods that rank high on the glycemic index include products made from finely ground flours like bread and baked goods; processed breakfast cereals; snack foods like chips and pretzels; baked, mashed, and French fried potatoes; and short-grain (sticky) rice5. Foods that rank lower on the glycemic index include most vegetables and fruits; sweet potatoes; legumes; minimally processed whole grains such as thick-cut oatmeal, oat bran, long-grain brown rice, barley, and bulgur wheat; pasta; and dairy products5. The following table lists some common foods and their glycemic index. Table 1. Common foods and their glycemic index scores.
