Sugar infographics
Visual Tools

Putting Carbohydrates Into Perspective

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The following widely shared infographics developed by Dr. David Unwin translate the glycemic impact of common carbohydrate-containing foods into an equivalent number of teaspoons of table sugar. They provide a simple visual way to understand how everyday foods can affect blood glucose—even when those foods do not taste particularly sweet.

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These comparisons are intended as an educational tool and represent estimated glycemic effects rather than the actual amount of sugar contained in each food.