Spaghetti has a glycemic index of 46. What is the glycemic load of consuming a 180 g serving of watermelon that contains 48 g of carbohydrate?

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The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the glycemic index by the amount of carbohydrates (in grams) in a serving and then dividing by 100. For watermelon, with a glycemic index of 72 and 48g of carbohydrates, the glycemic load is (72 * 48) / 100 = 34.56, which rounds to 35. However, since the question asks for a 180g serving, which is approximately 1/3 of the total carbohydrates, the glycemic load is approximately 22.

Spaghetti Has a Glycemic Index of 46