Grapefruit: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: grapefruit.
9.1g net carbs per 100 g
0.6carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
26*glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 9.1 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Energy | 42 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 174673 “Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas”. Net carbs = total carbs 10.7 g − fiber 1.6 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ piece123 g | 1 piece246 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 11.1 | 22.3 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.1 | 2.2 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 0.9 | 1.9 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.7 | 1.5 |
| Glycemic load | 3 | 6 |
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 26. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
* This value includes measurements from the second table of the paper: studies with method deviations, such as few participants, participants with diabetes, or wide variation. Use it as a rough guide.
Foods in the tables:
- Grapefruit, raw
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