Banana — 1 medium banana
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Banana

केला · అరటి పండు

Also called: kela, arati pandu, vazhaipazham

The most consumed fruit in India. GI varies by ripeness — green/semi-ripe is lower GI than fully ripe bananas.

62
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
62
Glycemic Index
Measured
14
Glycemic Load
120g
Serving Size
105
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium banana

Calories & Nutrition: Banana (1 medium banana)

27g
Carbs
14g
Sugars
3g
Fiber
1.3g
Protein
0.4g
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.

FruitsSouth IndianNorth IndianKeralaTamilvegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Choose slightly green/firm bananas — they have more resistant starch and lower GI. Avoid overripe bananas with brown spots.

Banana and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium banana).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Banana?

Banana has a glycemic index of 62, which is classified as Medium GI.

Does Banana increase blood sugar?

Banana has a medium glycemic index (62), 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 Banana good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Banana has a medium GI (62). 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 Banana?

Banana has a glycemic load of 14 per serving (1 medium banana).

Hindi mein

Kela ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Kela ka glycemic index (GI) 62 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium banana) ka glycemic load (GL) 14 hai, aur isme lagbhag 14g sugar aur 27g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya kela khane se sugar badhti hai?

Haan, thoda. Kela ka GI 62 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 kela kha sakte hain?

Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Kela ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.

Kela mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium banana) kela mein lagbhag 105 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 27g carbohydrate, 1.3g protein aur 3g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data

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अमरूद · జామ పండు

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सेब · ఆపిల్

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