Bajra (Pearl Millet) — 1 medium bowl (cooked)
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Bajra (Pearl Millet)

बाजरा · సజ్జలు

Also called: bajri, sajjalu, sajja, kambu, pearl millet

Staple grain of Rajasthan and Gujarat. High in iron and zinc. Used for rotis and khichdi.

55
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
55
Glycemic Index
Measured in India
15
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
170
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Bajra (Pearl Millet) (1 medium bowl (cooked))

32g
Carbs
0.5g
Sugars
5g
Fiber
6g
Protein
2.5g
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.

Grains & RiceRajasthaniGujaratiMaharashtrianvegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Bajra roti is traditionally eaten with ghee and jaggery in Rajasthan. For lower GI, pair with curd and green vegetables.

Bajra (Pearl Millet) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Bajra (Pearl Millet)?

Bajra (Pearl Millet) has a glycemic index of 55, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Bajra (Pearl Millet) increase blood sugar?

Bajra (Pearl Millet) has a low glycemic index (55), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Bajra (Pearl Millet) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Bajra (Pearl Millet) is a low-GI food (GI 55), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Bajra (Pearl Millet)?

Bajra (Pearl Millet) has a glycemic load of 15 per serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Bajra ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Bajra ka glycemic index (GI) 55 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 15 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.5g sugar aur 32g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya bajra khane se sugar badhti hai?

Bajra ka GI kam (55) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez bajra kha sakte hain?

Haan. Bajra ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.

Bajra mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl (cooked)) bajra mein lagbhag 170 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 32g carbohydrate, 6g protein aur 5g fiber.

GI Source: NIN India / PMC Studies · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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