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Saltine crackers: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index

Values per 100 g: saltine crackers.

71.3g net carbs per 100 g

4.8carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)

64glycemic index

These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.

Nutrition per 100 g

Net carbs71.3 g
Fiber2.8 g
Protein9.5 g
Fat8.6 g
Energy418 kcal

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 172746 “Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup)”. Net carbs = total carbs 74.1 g − fiber 2.8 g.

Portions

Carbs, carb units and glycemic load of typical portions
Portion5 pieces15 g10 pieces30 g
Net carbs, g10.721.4
Carb units (10 g)1.12.1
Carb units (12 g)0.91.8
Carb exchanges (15 g)0.71.4
Glycemic load714

The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.

Glycemic index

GI 64. This is the mean of 2 measurements in the 2021 international GI tables. The measured values are from 63 to 64.

Foods in the tables:

Atkinson FS, Brand-Miller JC, Foster-Powell K, Buyken AE, Goletzke J. International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2021;114(5):1625–1632.

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