Low-glycemic carbohydrates consist of fresh and canned fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. Low glycemic foods have a GI index of 55 or less. Intermediate-glycemic foods have a GI index of 56 to 69.
Carbohydrates that fall in the low-glycemic category include broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, green beans, peanuts, low-fat yogurt, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, peas, grapefruit, canned peaches, soy milk, pearled barley, dried apricots, cooked carrots and spaghetti.
Carbohydrates that intermediate-glycemic category include white rice, popcorn, canned apricots, Grape-Nuts, instant oatmeal, Bran Chex, pineapple, American rye bread, taco shells, hamburger buns, canned fruit cocktail and linguine.