grains

Spelt

Medium
54
Glycemic Index
14
Glycemic Load
5/10
Risk Score

Why it affects your blood sugar

Contains more fiber than common wheat but still impacts glucose.

Best when

As flour for bread or cooked whole.

Avoid when

Refined spelt flour products.

Recommended pairings

VegetablesChickenSoupNuts

Better alternatives

Oatmeal
GI: 55GL: 13
Medium
White Rice
GI: 73GL: 30
High
Brown Rice
GI: 50GL: 16
Medium

Nutrition per Serving

Serving size: 1 cup (167g cooked)

Calories174
Carbohydrates36g
Protein7g
Fat1g

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