*Fiber grams are based on the same serving size (generally, a typical serving for that particular food) from which glucose load was determined.

Originally published October 1, 2004.
Medically updated Oct. 7, 2005.

SOURCES: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, July 2002. American Institute for Cancer Research. Livia Augustine, researcher in nutritional sciences, University of Toronto. WebMD Feature "Glycemic Index: New Way to Count Carbs?" by Sid Kirchheimer, published Aug. 20, 2003.

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