Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, Enfamil Premature 30 Calories, ready to feed, with ARA and DHA & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 5.1 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 5.1/100g · 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 at a Glance
How to Include It
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
💡 Pair Carbs With Protein
Adding protein to a carbohydrate-containing meal slows digestion and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
💡 Fiber Is Your Friend
Dietary fiber slows carbohydrate absorption. Aim for at least 3g of fiber per serving of carbohydrate foods.
Other Baby Foods Foods
🍽️ Babyfood
🟢 Low GL · GL 2.8/100g
🍽️ Babyfood
🟢 Low GL · GL 3.4/100g
🍽️ Babyfood
🟢 Low GL · GL 7.8/100g
Glycemic Load by Serving Size
| Portion | Weight | Carbs | Glycemic Load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ Serving | 15g | 1.7g | 0.8 | Friendly |
| Standard Serving | 30g | 3.3g | 1.5 | Friendly |
| Restaurant Portion | 61g | 6.8g | 3.1 | 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.
Common Questions
Is MEAD JOHNSON Enfamil Premature 30 Calories ready to feed... good for diabetes?
With a GL of 5.1, MEAD JOHNSON Enfamil Premature 30 Calories ready to feed... is in the lowest category for blood sugar impact. It may be a suitable choice within a balanced diabetes eating pattern.
Where does MEAD JOHNSON Enfamil Premature 30 Calories ready to feed... sit on the glycemic load scale?
MEAD JOHNSON Enfamil Premature 30 Calories ready to feed...'s glycemic load: 5.1 (per 100g). Unlike GI which only measures speed, GL accounts for actual carbohydrate quantity — making it the more practical number for diabetes management.
How quickly does MEAD JOHNSON Enfamil Premature 30 Calories ready to feed... raise blood sugar?
After eating MEAD JOHNSON Enfamil Premature 30 Calories ready to feed..., you can expect a low blood sugar response. The GL of 5.1 means a gentle rise. This can vary based on what else you eat with it.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 45.6 for MEAD JOHNSON Enfamil Premature 30 Calories ready to feed... 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, 30.5g) = 5.1 × 30.5 ÷ 100 = 1.6
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 172290. 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, MEAD JOHNSON, Enfamil Premature 30 Calories, ready to feed, with ARA and DHA — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/infant-formula-mead-johnson-enfamil-premature-30-calories-ready-to-feed-with-ara/
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.