Babyfood, dinner, turkey and rice, junior & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 3.9 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 3.9/100g · GI 45.6 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
How This Food Affects Blood Sugar
Nutrition Profile
This Version vs the Family
The glycemic load figure (3.9 per 100g) is a middle-of-the-family number — variants here run 2.1-4.9 per 100g. On calories, this version lands mid-range: 56 per 100g, inside a family spread of 34 to 96 per 100g.
The Babyfood family's GL range is 2.1-4.9 per 100g across 39 versions, enough spread to make the specific choice count. The rest of the family: Beef with vegetables, Vegetables and noodles and turkey, Noodles and chicken.
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Glycemic Load by Serving Size
| Portion | Weight | Carbs | Glycemic Load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ Serving | 85g | 8.1g | 3.3 | Friendly |
| Standard Serving | 170g | 16.3g | 6.6 | Friendly |
| Restaurant Portion | 340g | 32.5g | 13.3 | Moderate |
GL ≤10 = Low (Friendly) · 11–19 = Moderate · ≥20 = High (Limit).
The page-level verdict is based on GL per 100g; this table shows how portion size changes the actual GL you get.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is dinner turkey and rice junior a reasonable choice if you have diabetes?
Based on its glycemic load of 3.9, dinner turkey and rice junior falls within the diabetes-friendly range. This suggests lower blood sugar impact for the stated serving size. This is a dietary reference, not individual medical guidance.
What is the glycemic load of dinner turkey and rice junior?
GL = 3.9 per 100g for dinner turkey and rice junior. For context: low GL is ≤10, moderate is 11–19, and high is ≥20. dinner turkey and rice junior falls into the Low category.
How does dinner turkey and rice junior affect blood sugar?
dinner turkey and rice junior affects blood sugar by releasing glucose during digestion. Since its GL is 3.9 (low), it's unlikely to cause problems in standard servings. Individual responses vary — check your glucose monitor.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 45.6 for dinner turkey and rice junior is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Baby Foods category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Data Sources
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 45.6 — subcategory_avg:Baby Foods. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 170.0g) = 3.9 × 170.0 ÷ 100 = 6.6
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 173500. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Babyfood, dinner, turkey and rice, junior — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/babyfood-dinner-turkey-and-rice-junior/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.