Use the glycemic index food list below to stock your pantry wtih some excellent low GI staples.
Note: Foods marked with the
symbol are a part
of the Key GG Low Glycemic Foods
List.
| Canned and Dry Goods | Glycemic Index |
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100% Whole Wheat Pasta (spaghetti and/or rotini) | 45 - 57 |
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Basmati Rice | 58 |
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Almonds (sliced and whole) | ●* |
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Walnuts | ●* |
| Pecans | 10 | |
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Chicken Broth (low-fat, low sodium) | ●* |
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Beef Broth (low-fat, low sodium) | ●* |
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Canned Tomatoes (diced and/or whole) | ●* |
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Tomato Paste | ●* |
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Black Beans | 30 |
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Red Kidney Beans | 36 |
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White Kidney Beans | 36* |
| White Navy Beans | 33 | |
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Chick Peas | 40 |
| Mandarin Oranges (canned sections) | ●* | |
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Applesauce | ●* |
| Cooking and Baking | Glycemic Index |
|
|
Seasonings: Salt, Pepper,
Basil, Thyme, Oregano, Chili Powder, Curry Powder, Paprika, Cumin, Parsley, Dill, Red Pepper Flakes, Cinammon |
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Vanilla Extract | ●* |
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Whole Wheat Flour | 25* |
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Sugar Substitute (e.g. Splenda) | ●* |
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Brown Sugar Substitute (e.g. Brown Sugar Splenda) | ●* |
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Flax Seed (or Flax Meal) | ●* |
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil | ●* |
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Canola Oil | ●* |
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Vegetable Oil Non-stick Cooking Spray | ●* |
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Wheat Bran | 11* |
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Baking Powder | ●* |
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Baking Soda | ●* |
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Cornstarch | 30* |
| Fast Acting Yeast | ●* | |
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Cocoa (dry, unsweetened) | ●* |
| Condiments | Glycemic Index |
|
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Low-fat, Low Calorie Salad Dressing | ●* |
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Teriyaki Sauce (low sodium) | ●* |
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Soy Sauce (low sodium) | ●* |
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Fat-free Mayonnaise | ●* |
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Worcestershire Sauce | ●* |
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White Vinegar | ● |
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Balsamic Vinegar | ●* |
| Cider Vinegar | ●* | |
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Regular Mustard | ●* |
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Dijon Mustard | ●* |
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Fruit Spread (100% fruit, no-sugar) | 46 |
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Salsa | ●* |
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Hot Sauce (e.g. Frank's Red Hot) | ●* |
Glycemic Index Data Sources: glycemicindex.com, nutritiondata.com,
"The New Glucose Revolution"
● Little carbohydrate; GI approximately zero
* Estimated based on similar foods
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