Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ISOMIL, ADVANCE with iron, liquid concentrate & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 6 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 6/100g · GI 45.6 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Glycemic Response at a Glance
Key Nutrition Data
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Babyfood, meat, turkey sticks, junior & diabetes →Glycemic Load by Serving Size
| Portion | Weight | Carbs | Glycemic Load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ Serving | 16g | 2.1g | 1.0 | Friendly |
| Standard Serving | 31g | 4.1g | 1.9 | Friendly |
| Restaurant Portion | 63g | 8.3g | 3.8 | Friendly |
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.
Questions People Ask
Is ABBOTT NUTRITION SIMILAC ISOMIL ADVANCE with iron liquid... a reasonable choice if you have diabetes?
ABBOTT NUTRITION SIMILAC ISOMIL ADVANCE with iron liquid... is rated diabetes-friendly (GL 6.0) based on available glycemic data. A standard serving is unlikely to cause a sharp blood glucose rise, but individual responses differ.
What is the glycemic load of ABBOTT NUTRITION SIMILAC ISOMIL ADVANCE with iron liquid...?
ABBOTT NUTRITION SIMILAC ISOMIL ADVANCE with iron liquid...'s glycemic load: 6.0 (per 100g). Unlike GI which only measures speed, GL accounts for actual carbohydrate quantity — making it the more practical number for diabetes management.
How does ABBOTT NUTRITION SIMILAC ISOMIL ADVANCE with iron liquid... affect blood sugar?
ABBOTT NUTRITION SIMILAC ISOMIL ADVANCE with iron liquid... affects blood sugar by releasing glucose during digestion. Since its GL is 6.0 (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 ABBOTT NUTRITION SIMILAC ISOMIL ADVANCE with iron liquid... 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, 31.4g) = 6.0 × 31.4 ÷ 100 = 1.9
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 171382. 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. “Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ISOMIL, ADVANCE with iron, liquid concentrate — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/infant-formula-abbott-nutrition-similac-isomil-advance-with-iron-liquid-concentr/
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.