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Banana
केला · అరటి పండు
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
14
Glycemic Load
120g
Serving Size
105
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium banana
Nutrition per Serving
27g
Carbs
1.3g
Protein
0.4g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Choose slightly green/firm bananas — they have more resistant starch and lower GI. Avoid overripe bananas with brown spots.
GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Guava (Amrood)
अमरूद · జామ పండు
One of the best fruits for diabetics in India. Very low GI, extremely high in vitamin C, and good fiber content.
North IndianSouth Indian
GL 268 kcal1 medium guava
Apple
सेब · ఆపిల్
Widely available across India. Low GI due to fructose and pectin fiber content. A safe fruit for diabetics.
North IndianSouth Indian
GL 578 kcal1 medium apple