Friday, April 24, 2009
Where Does Your Favorite Sweetener Fall on the Glycemic Scale?
Sweeteners are a type of carbohydrate that are tough to avoid since many people crave sweet foods. All these treats are made with different types of sweeteners, so when cooking or choosing foods, it's good to know how they compare.
See where different types of sweeteners fall on the glycemic scale:
| Sweetener | GI |
| Glucose | 96 |
| Fructose | 22 |
| Lactose | 46 |
| Sucrose (white sugar) | 64 |
| Brown sugar | 64 |
| Barley malt syrup | 42 |
| Brown rice syrup | 25 |
| Raw honey | 30 |
| Agave syrup | 15 |
| High fructose corn syrup | 62 |
| Stevia | less than 1 |
| Sugar cane juice | 43 |
| Evaporated cane juice | 55 |
| Maple syrup | 54 |
| Black strap molasses | 55 |
Labels: agave, artificial sweeteners, fructose, glucose, glycemic index, Stevia
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