Melba toast: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: melba toast.
70.3g net carbs per 100 g
4.7carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
64glycemic index
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Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 70.3 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 6.3 g |
| Protein | 12.1 g |
| Fat | 3.2 g |
| Energy | 390 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 174977 “Crackers, melba toast, plain”. Net carbs = total carbs 76.6 g − fiber 6.3 g.
Portions
| Portion | 3 pieces15 g | 6 pieces30 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 10.5 | 21.1 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.1 | 2.1 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Glycemic load | 7 | 13 |
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 value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Melba toast/Rusk, wheat flour (Fette Biscottate Le Dorate, Italy)
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