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White bread vs Whole wheat bread

Whole wheat bread has the lower glycemic index: 74 versus 75, a 1-point difference. For steadier glucose, it's the gentler pick.

White bread
Glycemic index
75High
Glycemic load
11/ 1 slice
Whole wheat bread
Glycemic index
74High
Glycemic load
9/ 1 slice

Glycemic index measures how fast a food raises blood glucose; glycemic load adjusts that for a real serving. The surest read is your own. Log a post-meal reading after each and compare.

Values are rounded published references and vary with ripeness and preparation. General information, not medical advice. Back to the full glycemic index.

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