What foods have a low glycemic load?

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Foods with a low glycemic load (GL) of 10 or less include:

broccoli, 1/2 cup: 0
cauliflower, 1 cup: 0
green beans, raw, 1 cup: 0
spinach, 1 cup: 0
almonds, 1/3 cup (1.5 ounces): 0
peanuts, 1/3 cup (1.5 ounces): 1
plum, 1 average: 2
Nutella spread, 2 tablespoons: 2
carrots, 1 large: 3
cherries, about 16 (4 ounces): 3
cashews, 1/4 cup (1 ounce): 3
peas, frozen, 1/2 cup: 3
pear, 1 small: 4
mixed nuts, roasted, 1/3 cup (1.5 ounces): 4
skim milk, 1 cup (8 ounces): 4
soy milk, 1 cup (8 ounces): 4
strawberries, 1 cup: 4
tomato juice, 6 ounces: 4
lentils, 1 cup: 5
orange, 1 small: 5
peach, 1 small: 5
apple, 1 small: 6
wheat tortillas, 2 (6-inch): 6
yogurt, plain, 1 cup: 6
ice cream (regular), 1/2 cup: 6
navy beans, 1 cup: 7
lima beans, 1 cup: 7
grapes, 1 cup: 7
cantaloupe, 1 cup: 8
popcorn, 2 cups: 8
apple juice, 6 ounces: 8
graham crackers, 2 squares: 8
whole-grain pumpernickel bread, 2 slices: 10
oatmeal (instant), 1 ounce (1 cup prepared): 10

The glycemic load applies the glycemic index to a standard serving of food. Seafood, poultry and meats do not have a glycemic load because they do not contain carbohydrates.

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