Hummus Glycemic Index (GI) - Is It High or Low?
Medically reviewed by Ani Harutyunyan
According to the International Tables of Glycemic Index, hummus's glycemic index (GI) is low, equaling to 6 (1).
Hummus's main ingredients are chickpeas, sesame paste, tahini, garlic, and olive oil. These products have low to moderate glycemic indexes, making hummus low-GI food. Hummus is also a good source of fiber and protein.
These properties of hummus may positively influence blood sugar control in people with diabetes (2).
You can find the glycemic index table for many products by following the link.
Sources
- https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/diacare/suppl/2008/09/18/dc08-1239.DC1/TableA1_1.pdf
- https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/12/766
Education: Nutrition & Microbiology at YSU
Last updated: August 21, 2024
Medically reviewed by Ani Harutyunyan
