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Low glycemic index among the following is

A
Sucrose
B
Potato
C
Wheat bread
D
Rice
High-Yield Explanation
Rice Rice is the staple food of more than half the human race. The rice grain consists of 3 pas the germ (embryo), the inner endosperm, and the outer pericarp and aleurone grain layer. The endosperm is composed mostly of starch; the outer pericarp aleurone layer and germ contain most of the essential nutrients. The protein content of rice varies from 6-9 per cent. Rice proteins are richer in lysine than the other cereal proteins, and for this reason, rice protein is considered to be of better quality; Rice is a good source of B group vitamins, especially thiamine. It is devoid of vitamins A, D and C. It has low glycemic index. In regard to minerals rice is a poor source of calcium and iron Ref: Park 25th edition Pgno : 665

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