Aloo Posto
आलू पोस्तो · ఆలూ పోస్తో
A Bengali favourite of potatoes cooked in a ground poppy-seed (posto) paste with mustard oil and green chilies. The potato gives it a medium GI despite the poppy seeds.
Calories & Nutrition: Aloo Posto (1 bowl)
- 24g
- Carbs
- 3g
- Sugars
- 3g
- Fiber
- 5g
- Protein
- 10g
- 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
Keep the potato portion modest and pair with dal and vegetables; the poppy-seed paste adds protein and fat that slow the sugar rise.
Aloo Posto and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 bowl).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Aloo Posto?
Aloo Posto has a glycemic index of 58, which is classified as Medium GI.
Does Aloo Posto increase blood sugar?
Aloo Posto 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 Posto good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Aloo Posto 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 Posto?
Aloo Posto has a glycemic load of 14 per serving (1 bowl).
Hindi mein
Aloo posto ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Aloo posto ka glycemic index (GI) 58 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 14 hai, aur isme lagbhag 3g sugar aur 24g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya aloo posto khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan, thoda. Aloo posto 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 posto kha sakte hain?
Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Aloo posto ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.
Aloo posto mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 bowl) aloo posto mein lagbhag 200 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 24g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 3g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
GI 58· MediumAloo Matar
आलू मटर · ఆలూ మటర్
Potatoes and green peas in a spiced tomato gravy. Medium GI from the potato, partly offset by fiber from peas.
GI 56· MediumAloo Gobi
आलू गोभी · ఆలూ గోబీ
Potato and cauliflower curry. The potato component raises the GI — the cauliflower helps balance it somewhat.
GI 78· HighPotato (Aloo)
आलू · బంగాళాదుంప
The most consumed vegetable in India. High GI makes it a concern for diabetics, though cooking method matters significantly.