Almonds (Badam)
बादाम · బాదం
Also called: badam, baadam, soaked almonds, almond
Nutritious tree nuts rich in healthy fats, protein, vitamin E and magnesium, often soaked overnight and eaten in the morning. Very few carbohydrates, so they barely raise blood sugar and can blunt the spike from a carb-heavy meal.
Calories & Nutrition: Almonds (Badam) (10 almonds)
- 3g
- Carbs
- 0.6g
- Sugars
- 1.7g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Protein
- 7g
- Fat
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
A handful of soaked or raw almonds is one of the best snacks for diabetes. Keep to about 10 a day because they are calorie-dense, and skip honey-roasted or sugar-coated versions.
Almonds (Badam) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (10 almonds).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Almonds (Badam)?
Almonds (Badam) has a glycemic index of 15, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Almonds (Badam) increase blood sugar?
Almonds (Badam) has a low glycemic index (15), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Almonds (Badam) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Almonds (Badam) is a low-GI food (GI 15), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Almonds (Badam)?
Almonds (Badam) has a glycemic load of 0 per serving (10 almonds).
Hindi mein
Badam ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Badam ka glycemic index (GI) 15 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (10 almonds) ka glycemic load (GL) 0 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.6g sugar aur 3g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya badam khane se sugar badhti hai?
Badam ka GI kam (15) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez badam kha sakte hain?
Haan. Badam ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Badam mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (10 almonds) badam mein lagbhag 82 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 3g carbohydrate, 3g protein aur 1.7g fiber.
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