In terms of glycemic index, white rice seems to be much more dangerous than white bread. It has a glycemic index of 102.

The glycemic index for white bread is 100% and that of a cola drink is 90%. Traditional Indian drinks like Rooh Afza can also contain more than 10% sugar.

The recommended sugary drink does not contain more than 2-3% sugar. This is the same amount that is present in oral rehydration solution. People may leave a cola drink and take mashed potato, which has glycemic index more than that of a cola drink (102 compared to 90).

Pizza has a glycemic index of 86. Table sugar has a glycemic index of 84, while that of jam is 95. French fries have a glycemic index of 95.

Most people add sugar in food to snacks because since it is a preservative. Less the sugar, earlier the food will be spoiled.

When it comes to refined carbohydrates in diet, one must know that the most dangerous is white rice, followed by white bread and then white sugar.