About the Diabetic Glycemic Load Calculator
What is the Diabetic Glycemic Load Calculator?
This diabetic glycemic load calculator shows how much a portion of rice, roti, fruit or other carbohydrate food is likely to raise blood sugar.
It also gives the portion size that keeps the glycemic load at 10 or below.
How to use the Diabetic Glycemic Load Calculator
- Food (sample: Rice, white, cooked (GI 73))
- Portion (g) (sample: 150)
- Press Calculate Glycemic Load (results also refresh as you type). The result card shows the Glycemic Load, along with Category, Glycemic index, Available carbohydrate in the portion and Portion for a low GL of 10.
Formula used
GL = GI × Available carbohydrate (g) ÷ 100
- Carb exchange = 15 g of carbohydrate
Worked example
These are the sample values already filled in the calculator above, and the result it returns for them:
| Input | Sample value |
|---|---|
| Food | Rice, white, cooked (GI 73) |
| Portion (g) | 150 |
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Glycemic Load | 30.4 |
| Category | High (20 or more) |
| Glycemic index | 73 |
| Available carbohydrate in the portion | 41.7 g |
| Portion for a low GL of 10 | 49 g |
| Carb exchanges (15 g each) | 2.8 |
| Daily GL guide | Under 80 a day is considered low; over 120 is high |
GI and GL categories
| Category | Glycemic index | Glycemic load (per portion) |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 55 or less | 10 or less |
| Medium | 56–69 | 11–19 |
| High | 70 or more | 20 or more |
Tips for using the Diabetic Glycemic Load Calculator
- Pair carbohydrates with protein and fibre to slow absorption.
- Check your own response with a glucometer 2 hours after eating.