The glycemic index (GI) is used to measure the effect of sugar on blood sugar.

Low GI value

GI & lt30: Spinach, broccoli, eggplant, bitter gourd, cucumber, bean sprouts, asparagus, kelp, white radish, green beans, tomatoes, onions, oranges, papaya, strawberries, edamame, cashews, almonds and peanuts GI=30: cheese, fresh milk and eggs GI=40: cantaloupe, peach, cherry and red.

Medium GI value

GI=45: lean pork, beef, chicken, mutton, sausage, bacon, ham, fish balls, shrimp and oysters GI=50: mango, pudding and jelly GI=60: brown rice, porridge, oats, whole wheat bread, whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour and banana GI=60~70: cereals.

High GI value (GI values of the following foods are all greater than 70)

White rice, fried rice, risotto, French bread, bacon, toast, rice cake, potato, yam, carrot, egg dumpling, crispy sausage, pork belly, tripe, strawberry jam, chocolate, doughnut, toffee, potato chips and cake.