glycaemic load

noun

1. an index indicating the amount of carbohydrate contained in a specified serving of a particular food. It is calculated by multiplying the food's glycaemic index by its carbohydrate content in grams and then dividing by 100 GL

Example Sentences

Those also contribute to a chronically high glycaemic load and worse metabolic outcomes.

From The Guardian

But the researchers say potatoes are problematic because they have a high glycaemic load, especially boiled potatoes.

From The Guardian

“The postprandial hyperglycaemia that follows a high glycaemic load meal has been associated with endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and inflammation, all potentially important mechanisms in the development of hypertension,” their paper in the BMJ says.

From The Guardian

But the glycaemic load of different types of fruit - the quality and quantity of carbohydrate they contain - did not fully explain the results, the study said.

From BBC

The glycaemic load is calculated based on the glycaemic index of a given food and also on the total amount of carbohydrates it contains.

From BBC