bread vs. pasta vs. lentils vs. oatmeal

1 slice of pumpernickel bread = 120 calories, 25 carbs and 6g of fiber. GI is Low

1 CUP of whole wheat pasta (al dente) = 174 calories, 37 carbs and 6.3g of fiber. GI is low.

1 CUP of lentils = 230 calories, 40 carbs and 15.5g of fiber GI is low

1 CUP of brown rice = 216 calories, 45 carbs, 3.5g fiber GI=30 GI is medium

1/3 CUP old-fashioned oatmeal = 130 calories, 23 carbs, 4.0 fibers GI is medium.



for a list of GI and different bread types:
http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_food_diet/glycemic_index.php

for a list of low, medium, and high GI foods:
http://www.diabetes.ca/Section_About/glycemic.asp