Food and drink - Nutrition basics - Glycemic index - Nutrition
What does the glycemic index describe?
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The glycemic index (GI) describes the blood sugar response to carbohydrate-containing foods compared with a defined reference. Foods with a high GI typically lead to a stronger or faster rise in blood sugar than foods with a low GI. However, the value alone does not say how healthy a food is overall, because portion size, fiber, and the rest of the nutrient composition also play a role.
The glycemic index compares the blood sugar response to carbohydrate-containing foods with a reference.
