Aloo Bhujia (Namkeen)
आलू भुजिया · ఆలూ భుజియా
Also called: bhujia, namkeen, bikaneri bhujia, haldiram bhujia
Crisp fried sev of besan and potato, the classic Bikaneri namkeen served with chai and to guests. Besan keeps the GI moderate, but it is deep fried and very easy to keep eating.
Calories & Nutrition: Aloo Bhujia (Namkeen) (1 small bowl (30 g))
- 13g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Sugars
- 2g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Protein
- 11g
- 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
Serve a small bowl instead of eating from the packet, or sprinkle a spoon over sprouts or chaat. Roasted chana or roasted peanuts are crunchier swaps with less oil.
Aloo Bhujia (Namkeen) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 small bowl (30 g)).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Aloo Bhujia (Namkeen)?
Aloo Bhujia (Namkeen) has a glycemic index of 58, which is classified as Medium GI.
Does Aloo Bhujia (Namkeen) increase blood sugar?
Aloo Bhujia (Namkeen) has a medium glycemic index (58), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.
Is Aloo Bhujia (Namkeen) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Aloo Bhujia (Namkeen) has a medium GI (58). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.
What is the glycemic load of Aloo Bhujia (Namkeen)?
Aloo Bhujia (Namkeen) has a glycemic load of 8 per serving (1 small bowl (30 g)).
Hindi mein
Aloo bhujia ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Aloo bhujia ka glycemic index (GI) 58 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 small bowl (30 g)) ka glycemic load (GL) 8 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 13g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya aloo bhujia khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan, thoda. Aloo bhujia ka GI 58 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.
Kya sugar ke mareez aloo bhujia kha sakte hain?
Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Aloo bhujia ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.
Aloo bhujia mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 small bowl (30 g)) aloo bhujia mein lagbhag 165 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 13g carbohydrate, 4g protein aur 2g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
GI 10· LowRoasted Chana
भुना चना · పుట్నాలు / వేరుశనగలు
Dry roasted chickpeas, a traditional Indian snack. Very low GI, high fiber, and high protein. Perfect diabetic snack.
GI 14· LowRoasted Peanuts (Moongphali)
मूंगफली · వేరుశెనగ పప్పు
India's everyday nut, technically a legume, eaten roasted in winter, in poha, chutneys and chikki. High in protein and fat with very little carbohydrate, peanuts have one of the lowest GIs of any food.
GI 37· LowMakhana (Fox Nuts)
मखाना · మఖానా
Popped lotus seeds (phool makhana) from Bihar, eaten roasted as a snack, in kheer or in curries. Light, crunchy and low in fat, roasted makhana has a low GI and is a popular snack for people managing diabetes.