Crackers: Glycemic Index

By | October 26, 2022

Saltine Crackers

 

Crackers Glycemic Index

Crackers are not the best choice if you have diabetes or take insulin. The glycemic index (GI) of crackers equals to 80, which classifies it as a high GI food!

Crackers Glycemic Load

Crackers are a low GL food, meaning they don’t elevate blood sugar levels much and can be eaten without worrying about glycemic responses.

Calories and Nutrition in Crackers

Crackers are a break-even food. They contain 88 calories (368 kJ) and offer 1 gram of protein, 12 grams carbohydrate with 3g fat per 100 gm serving size which makes them not very nutritious but still acceptable as part of a whole meal.